Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia

by DK, John Woodward

Overview

From the shimmering surface to the darkest depths, this breathtaking visual encyclopedia presents our blue planet as never before. 

Stunning photography, accessible information, and fascinating facts are spilling over in this essential guide to the oceans. 

Take a dip in all the world’s waters to experience their incredible diversity. Make a splash in the icy Arctic waters before warming up in the tropical Indian Ocean. Experience the super size of mighty whales compared to swarms of tiny krill. Cast your eyes to the skies to see circling sea birds before diving down to meet mysterious creatures of the deep. 

Awash with comprehensive information and fascinating detail, Ocean: A Children’s Encyclopedia is the perfect choice for school projects, marine enthusiasts, and water babies everywhere.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465435941
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	07/21/2015
Series:	DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	102,263
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)
Lexile:	IG1200L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Trusted by parents, teachers, librarians, and kids across the world, DK is an award-winning publisher of visual reference books for children, including the DK Eyewitness Books, DK findout!, and Visual Encyclopedia series. DK books combine clear photography and illustration with expert text to show you what others only tell you.

Editorial Reviews

10/01/2015
Gr 4–7—This exploration of the undersea world is divided into seven different color-coded topics that address areas of knowledge including the location and structure of oceans and the life found there. Another section examines the relationship of humans with the ocean. Numerous crisp color photographs, charts, maps, tables, and diagrams are featured. Sections topics are in a bold font while image captions are presented in italics. Throughout, fact circles labeled "WOW!" add fascinating trivia. For example, a photo displays a close-up of a shark's teeth, while the fact bubble lets readers know that a shark has 300 teeth and that it isn't uncommon for the animal to, over the course of its lifetime, go through 30,000 different teeth. The eye-catching cover will draw in students and teachers alike, and the narrative will inform readers about the hunting techniques, habitats, size, and diet of different creatures. Other ocean-related topics are covered as well. Readers will appreciate a chart explaining tsunamis, an overview of types of seaweed, and examples of watery features such as atolls and lagoons. VERDICT Ideal for general interest or to support research projects in science or geography classes supporting the Common Core State Standards.—Beth McGuire, Hempfield Area School District, Greensburg, PA

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