DK
Ocean: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Eyewitness)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241477908
- author:
- DK
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- DK Children
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 12.8 x 9.7 x 1.2 centimeters (0.
- Genre:
- Children's, Non-Fiction, Science & Nature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 8 working days
Description
Ocean Facts at Your Fingertips is a beautifully illustrated reference guide that explores the wonders of our underwater world. From colossal whales to microscopic plankton, this pocket-sized guide reveals the secrets of the ocean's incredible variety of plants and animals.
Divided into chapters based on habitats, from the coastline to the ocean floor, this mini-encyclopedia provides bite-sized chunks of information supported by artworks that explain difficult concepts in a simple way. Young readers can discover how oceans are formed, what causes tsunamis and typhoons, and how tidal waves are used to generate electricity.
With stunning photography paired with simple information, this guide is perfect for curious kids interested in the ocean and its inhabitants. It's also an introduction to ocean conservation, exploring ways marine experts are working to ensure the survival of our oceans in the wake of global warming.