Blue Worlds
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Explore the vast Pacific Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children's book, for readers aged 9+
The Pacific Ocean is the biggest and deepest of the world's oceans, covering almost a third of Earth's surface. Over 25,000 islands are dotted across its waters while, in the west, the huge Great Barrier Reef provides a home for some of Earth's most unique wildlife. Below the waves, the Pacific's active sea floor has created thousands of volcanoes, many of which are still active today. But like all the oceans, the mighty Pacific is at risk from climate change, pollution and marine industry.
The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.
Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.
Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & Bays
Contents:
A world of water
Pacific Ocean tour
Underwater landscapes
Pacific trenches
Pacific islands
Winds, waves and currents
Exploring the Pacific
Pacific wildlife
The Great Barrier Reef
Pacific plants
People of the Pacific
Riches of the Pacific
Pacific in danger
Pacific facts
Glossary
Index
Explore the diverse Indian Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children's book, for readers aged 9+
The Indian Ocean is Earth's third biggest ocean, connecting Africa with Asia and Australia. Its warm waters are filled with unique wildlife visiting its famous islands, colourful coral reefs and dense mangrove forests. Many major cities surround the Indian Ocean and the ocean is an important part of life for their inhabitants, who often work in shipping, tourism or fishing. But the Indian Ocean is at particular risk from rising sea levels, as much of the land surrounding it as low-lying and floods are a constant threat.
The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.
Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.
Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & Bays
Contents:
The world's oceans
Indian Ocean tour
Seas, bays, gulfs and straits
Coasts and islands
Winds, currents and waves
Indian Ocean explorers
Indian Ocean wildlife
The Ganges Delta
Life on Madagascar
Indian Ocean plants
People and transport
Indian Ocean riches
Indian Ocean in danger
Indian Ocean facts
Glossary
Index
Explore the world's unique and precious seas in this beautifully illustrated series of children's books, for readers aged 9+
Our world is scattered with many seas. Some are huge bodies of water and form part of the mighty oceans; others are salty inland seas, at risk at disappearing altogether. Some seas are warm and tropical, others are cold and icy. All are vital to life on Earth, helping to control our climate, provide a home for wildlife and giving us precious natural resources.
The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.
Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.
Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & Bays
Contents:
Oceans and seas
The world's seas
The Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean traders
Gulf of Mexico
South China Sea
The Bering Sea
Hudson Bay
The Caribbean Sea
The Red Sea
Weddell Sea
Inland seas
A healthy future?
Seas facts
Glossary
Index
Explore the remote Southern Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children's book, for readers aged 9+
Icy and mysterious, the Southern Ocean stretches across the bottom of the Earth, surrounding the continent of Antarctica. With its freezing waters, harsh winds and towering waves, until recently only the bravest explorers sailed its stormy seas. Today, tourists flock to see the ocean's unique wildlife of penguins, seabirds and blue whales. But along with human visitors come human-made problems, including global warming, pollution and overfishing.
The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.
Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.
Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & Bays
Contents:
The world's oceans
The Southern Ocean
Southern seas and islands
Winds, waves and currents
An icy ocean
Food for whales
Southern Ocean wildlife
Penguin power
Heading south
Southern science
Southern Ocean riches
Southern Ocean in danger
The future
Southern Ocean facts
Glossary