Ocean a visual encyclopedia

This book "for children aged 9-12 is full of ... pictures that bring the ocean to life and show its most amazing features. Each concept is broken down clearly, with colourful diagrams describing scientific processes, 'wow' facts, and graphics to engage and educate curious kids. ... Take a dip in all...

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Main Author: Woodward, John, 1954- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : DK/Penguin Random House, 2025.
Edition:Second edition.
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Summary:This book "for children aged 9-12 is full of ... pictures that bring the ocean to life and show its most amazing features. Each concept is broken down clearly, with colourful diagrams describing scientific processes, 'wow' facts, and graphics to engage and educate curious kids. ... Take a dip in all the world's waters to experience their incredible diversity. Make a splash in the icy Arctic waters before warming up in the tropical Indian Ocean. Experience the super size of mighty whales compared to swarms of tiny krill. Cast your eyesto the skies to see circling sea birds before diving down to meet mysterious creatures of the deep"--
This encyclopedia contains photographs and illustrations that depict ocean environments and their characteristics. Concepts are presented with diagrams, explanations of scientific processes, factual information, and graphics intended to inform and engage readers. The book includes explanations of various aspects of the ocean, supported by diagrams, data, and images and coverage of topics such as marine organisms, tsunamis, the ocean floor, and related subjects. It examines ocean environments around the world, including the Arctic and the Indian Ocean, and compares marine species such as whales and krill. It also describes seabirds, deep-sea organisms, and other components of ocean ecosystems.
Item Description:Published in 2015 in Great Britain under the title: Ocean: a children's encyclopedia.
Includes index.
Physical Description:256 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
Audience:9-12 years.
ISBN:9780593969502
0593969502
9780593969496
0593969499
Author Notes:DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.