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In a history at once scientific and cultural, Helen Rozwadowski shows us how the Western imagination awoke to the ocean's possibilities? In maritime novels, in the popular hobby of marine biology, in the youthful sport of yachting, and in the laying of a trans-Atlantic telegraph cable. The ocean emerged as important new territory, and scientific interests intersected with those of merchant-industrialists and politicians. Rozwadowski documents the...
85) Oceans
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What animals live in the deepest part of the ocean? Learn this - and more - as we learn about oceans.
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The ocean covers much of Earth, and Minecraft worlds can have massive oceans as well. There's a wealth of resources in the vast blue deep, but there are also many considerations to exploring these biomes, both in Minecraft and in the real world. Young readers and gaming fans will learn more about the similarities, the differences, and how to safely explore the game's oceans. Along the way, they'll learn more about how people explore the ocean in the...
88) Oceans
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The ocean is certainly a mysterious place, and this volume takes readers on a grand tour of the deep. They ll meet ocean animals, such as sea turtles and blue whales, learn about ocean plants, and discover they can encounter marine creatures for themselves at low tide. This informative guide introduces aspiring oceanographers to some important elementary science vocabulary and concepts, supported by colorful photographs that perfectly match the accessible...
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"Our understanding of ocean life has changed dramatically in the last decade, with new species, new behaviours, and new habitats being discovered at a rapid rate. Blue Planet II, which accompanies an epic 7-part series on BBC1, is a ground-breaking new look at the richness and variety of underwater life across our planet. With over 200 breath-taking photographs and stills from the BBC Natural History Unit's spectacular footage, each chapter of Blue...
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"When the Sea of Santiago appeared overnight in a cow pasture in Arkansas, it seemed, to some, a religious miracle. But to high school sophomore A.Z. McKinney, it's marked her chance to make history--as its first oceanographer. All she needs is to get out on the water. Her plan is easier said than done, considering the Sea's eccentric owner is only interested in its use as a tourist destination for beachgoers and devout pilgrims. Still, A.Z. is determined...
92) Mapping oceans
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Readers learn the value of knowing how to read maps in this resourceful text about a fascinating subject. Maps of oceans reveal important details about a part of the planet humans still know so little about. As readers learn about the creation and interpretation of maps of the ocean, they're introduced to essential science curriculum topics in a fun way. In addition to the accessible and age-appropriate main text, useful diagrams and graphic organizers,...
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Water life captures extraordinary locations and intimate animal behavior never before seen on film. Two years in the making, this groundbreaking series takes viewers on an unprecedented visual journey to aquatic ecosystems on five continents to reveal how water shapes and sculpt the landscape and provides food and refuge for an astonishing array of species. planet. This epic series tells water's story as never before to engage viewers in vital discussions...
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"Have you wondered how the oceans affect the weather? Do you know what kinds of creatures you can find below the water's surface? Explore the world's oceans in this fact-filled book. Striking photos and simple text make this a perfect introduction to nonfiction for young children. A Table of Contents splits the information into sections, making it fun and easy-to-find"--
98) Oceans
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Introduces the world's oceans and some of the animals found there.