The Ocean Book: Explore the Hidden Depth of Our Blue Planet (Lonely Planet Kids)

by Lonely Planet Kids (Author)

The Ocean Book: Explore the Hidden Depth of Our Blue Planet (Lonely Planet Kids)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

Dive deep into the hidden depths of the world's oceans and seas.

Did you know that oceans cover 70% of our planet? That's a lot to explore! Plunge into Lonely Planet Kids' The Ocean Book to travel around the world and discover amazing animals, birds and plants who call the ocean home, explore the ruins of shipwrecks and underwater cities, meet marine biologists and fishers who work on the water.

You'll also come ashore to discover amazing islands and beaches, and learn what it's like to live in a remote place in the middle of the ocean. Join explorers on their voyages to learn about the sea, from the very first explorations and trade routes, to the latest technology used to discover what lies in the ocean's forbidden depths.

What effect does climate change have on our oceans? What about plastic waste and oil spills? Learn about how the ocean has been put in danger by humans and the ways you can help make a difference and protect the seas for future generations.

Chapters include:

  • Oceans of the World
  • Prehistoric Oceans
  • The Ocean Environment
  • Ocean Life
  • Coasts and the Intertidal Zone
  • Offshore Margins
  • The Open Ocean
  • The Deep Ocean
  • Islands
  • Polar Oceans
  • Ocean Exploration
  • Using, Abusing and Protecting the Oceans
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$19.99

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Lonely Planet Kids
Kate Baker is a writer and editor of children's books for all ages on subjects ranging from history and travel, to natural history and mythology. Her books include previous Lonely Planet Kid's titles: A Place Called Home, Love Around the World and Wild in the City.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781788682374
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Lonely Planet
Publication date
September 15, 2020
Series
Lonely Planet Kids
BISAC categories
JNF003150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Marine Life
JNF016000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Curiosities & Wonders
JNF037070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Water (Oceans, Lakes, Etc.)
Library of Congress categories
Marine animals
Ocean

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