ocean waves

"In the rockpool above the sea, live two crabs: Big Crab and Little Crab. Today, they're going for a dip in the sea. 'This is going to be so great!' says Little Crab. But then Little Crab catches a first glimpse of the water... Oh. The waves! They're ENORMOUS. 'JEEPERS!' Will Little Crab be brave enough to go in?"--Provided by the publisher.

One hundred miles off of the coast of California is a submerged mountain known as Cortes Bank where there are rumored to be sunken ships and where only the most daring surfers go to ride the incredible waves that occur there.

Learn about how wave power technology is developed, its risks and rewards, and whether or not we can ride the waves to solve our energy challenges.

What should you do if a killer wave is coming your way? Learn about tsunami preparations and procedures in this instructive title.

Explores the science and history of waves and the effects of deadly tsunamis; and gives insight into how scientists understand and predicting oncoming catastrophes that produce high waves.

Tsunamis are one of the deadliest natural disasters in the world. Large waves caused by the sudden movement of the ocean floor are called tsunamis. These waves can travel across the ocean at speeds up to 500 miles per hour. Tsunamis cannot be predicted or prevented.

Describes ocean tides, waves, currents and the study of how they effect the ocean and marine life.

A Japanese couple adopts a boy found in a giant wave who does not grow, in a story inspired by Hokusai's "The Great Wave Off Kanegawa" and featuring information on the artist and his work on the back lining papers.

Describes the causes and disastrous effects of tidal waves, as well as a history of the most devastating ones around the world.