pacific ocean

Provides photographs and information about the Pacific Ocean, discussing its location and size, its geographical features, the effects of its waves and tides, some of the plants and animals that live in and around its waters, and the dangers of pollution.

Describes how Tami Oldham survived at sea and eventually reached the Hawaiian Islands after her boat was destroyed by Hurricane Raymond and her fianc? was tossed overboard and lost at sea.

Presents photographic records of the Pacific War in World War II as seen from both sides.

A narrative account of the historical origins of World War II and of the political, economic and military action of the war in the Pacific.

Discusses the prominent events and personalities of 1943 both on the home front and in the military campaigns in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific.

Text and illustrations describe submarine warfare in the Pacific during World War II.

An account of the World War II battles and campaigns on and around the islands of the Pacific.

Examines the role of the air force in World War II, including the nonstop bombing over Germany and the slow island by island battles in the Pacific.

Janna Cawrse describes her experiences after she quit her job, got married to her long-time, on-and-off again boyfriend, and set off with him on a two-year, 17,000 mile voyage across the Pacific, during which they shared many dangers and adventures, and learned what it means to be a couple.

Presents the story of Owen Chase, one of only eight men to survive after the Nantucket whaler, Essex, on which he was first mate, was rammed by an enraged sperm whale on November 20, 1820, and sank, setting the crew of twenty adrift for months without charts, thousands of miles from land.