oceanography

Presents facts about the physical and chemical aspects of the ocean in a question and answer format.

Explains the difference between an ocean and a sea, discusses the movements of water in the ocean, provides information about navigation, fishing, and oil drilling, and examines the problem of pollution.

Discusses the oceans, including their shores, bottoms, currents, and relationship to man, including ocean resources.

An introduction to the history, inhabitants, exploration, and uses of the earth's oceans.

Describes the ocean and its life-forms and suggests related activities to help understand marine biology.

Describes how human pollution and other destructive action impacts Earth's oceans, and how our lack of attention for them puts our planet in danger of "catastrophe." Explains what we can do now to keep that from happening.

"An introduction to the world's oceans, with information about how they formed, how they affect Earth's climate, the plants and animals that live in them, and the dangers they face. Features include fact boxes, maps, photographs, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and website"--Provided by publisher.

Presents color-illustrated, step-by-step instructions for eight projects that teach about the oceans, including watching cold water sink, studying the tides, and making a nautical chart.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce children to the ocean and the things that can be found in it.

Describes the duties and routines of a voyage of the research ship Atlantis, to help scientists learn more about hydrothermal vents in the ocean floor.