Oceans (The Wonders of Our World) (1995)

The Wonders of our World Series offers young readers a lively and visually exciting introduction to the world around us and the forces at work shaping our planet and its future. Ten books in this series offer fascinating full-color photographs of examples from around the world to help illustrate: -- the devastating impact volcanoes, extreme weather, and earthquakes can have -- why the earth's forests and waterways are in danger of destruction -- how the earth's powerful internal forces produce rocks and minerals from the ordinary to the dazzling -- how mountains, deserts, and caves are formed Oil spills and industrial pollution pose a great threat to the world's oceans. Action is being taken around the world to protect water. Oceans takes ... full descriptiona fascinating look at: -- the earth's five oceans -- how they were formed -- different zones of the ocean and the seashore -- the sea life that live there -- tides, currents, and the water cycle (less description)

Author: Neil Morris

Categories: Ages 4-8, Science, Nature & How It Works, Children's Books