Covering 70 percent of the surface area of our globe, the oceans are vast and mysterious and primal and pretty much everywhere you go. The Handy Ocean Answer Book tackles over 1,000 questions on ocean life, waterspouts, whirlpools, ocean shelves, tides and quakes, famous shipwrecks, the effects of pollution and global warming, and more. Plus, you'll find out what the ocean has revealed about the origins and evolution of life on our planet and major climate changes. With 180 photos and illustrations, Handy Ocean will please landlubbers and salty sailors alike.
Reviews
"This fascinating question and answer book reveals over 1,000...interesting facts about the world's bodies of salt water in a simple, understandable format." - SciTech Book News

"It opens up a treasure chest of information on topics such as waterspouts, whirlpools, ocean shelves, tides and quakes, plus the effects of pollution and ocean warming." - Decatur Herald & Review

"It's an interesting book to own." - National Science Teachers Association



Book Information
ISBN 9781578590636
Author Patricia Barnes-Svarney
Format Paperback
Page Count 584
Imprint Visible Ink Press
Publisher Visible Ink Press
Weight(grams) 1022g