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"Where did all the water on our planet come from? How deep is the ocean? What exactly is a fish? Find out all of this and more in the newest Professor Astro Cat adventure! Despite covering over 70% of the Earth's surface, the ocean is still roughly 95% unexplored. Join Professor Astro Cat and the gang as they take a deep dive from the sea shore all the way to the darkest depths of the ocean floor to find out more about this mysterious watery world....
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From sandy beaches to mysterious, inky depths, and seen from space. Earth is a swirl of blue and white. The blue is Earth's oceans, which cover 70 percent of its surface. Yet the ocean is the most unexplored region of our planet. From Shore to Ocean Floor is the story of how humans went from building the first boats to discovering the secrets of the deep. Marvel at incredible scientific discoveries, be dazzled by some of the most exciting new species,...
12) Ocean
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Eyewitness books volume 62
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Text and illustrations present such ocean creatures as the manta ray, dolphin, and octopus, explaining their physical structures and how they work.
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The alarming true story of what's happening to the fish, the oceans and our environment. It tells how and why the fish we most commonly eat, including tuna, salmon, cod and swordfish, could become extinct within fifty years. It is a call to action. With its focus on supporting sustainable fishing it shows how from little steps to big, kids can -- and must make a difference.
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Provides a guide to the sport of fishing that covers proper fishing technique, boats and boating equipment, sailing advice, and tips for choosing the right fishing gear for specific locations. This handbook to fishing, boating, and water wildlife brings together Jim Arnosky's knowledge, skills, and talents in one wonderful package. Illustrated with his trademark watercolors, pen-and-ink drawings, and photographs, it is packed with information. Both...
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"What links shipwrecks, Egyptian treasure, and fossilized Viking poop? They're all things that have been discovered by archaeologists! Pick up your shovel and Indiana Jones hat and dig into the world of archaeology in this nonfiction kids' book by YouTuber Stefan Milosavljevich. Alongside beautiful illustrations by Sam Caldwell you'll find incredible tales from history, including: The ancient Egyptian city found at the bottom of the ocean The terracotta...
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"Over millions of years, organisms in Antarctica―one of the most extreme environments on Earth―have evolved in amazing ways that enable them to thrive on the ice, in the ice, and under the ice. How is climate change affecting the creatures that live in this frozen world? Even in the intensely cold, windy, and dry environment of Antarctica, a wide variety of wildlife―from the massive swarms of krill in the Southern Ocean to the...