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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Janice VanCleave's oceans for every kid Janice VanCleave's oceans for every kid Janice Pratt VanCleave Includes information on techniques and technologies of oceanography, the topology of the ocean floor, movement of the sea, properties of sea water, and life in the sea. OL14855319W
Under the sea Under the sea Angela Royston Introduces the world of the sea, discussing such topics as ocean mining, marine life, and underwater exploration. OL15070332W
What makes an ocean wave? What makes an ocean wave? Melvin Berger Provides information about various aspects of the world's oceans--waves, tides, the food chain, marine creatures, coastlines, and more. OL15083202W
The Pacific Ocean The Pacific Ocean Anne Ylvisaker Introduces the earth's largest ocean, and provides instructions for an activity to demonstrate how the tropical storms known as typhoons spin. OL16049939W
Why is the sea salty? Why is the sea salty? Benjamin Richmond Answers questions about the ocean, including how water gets to the ocean, what causes waves, and how rubber duckies helped ocean scientists learn more about how the ocean's waters move. OL17895087W
Life in the crusher Life in the crusher Trevor Day "Presents the science of Earth's deepest oceans including the states of matter as solids, liquids, and gases"--Provided by publisher. OL1875472W
Flying deep Flying deep Nicole Wong,Michelle Cusolito Climb aboard Alvin, the famous deep-sea submersible credited with helping to find the Titanic, and take a trip two miles down to the bottom of the ocean. OL19744587W
Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury Where is the deepest point on Earth? How are tsunamis caused? Why do some people live in houses on stilts? Raise the anchor and set sail on a journey round the five oceans of the world. Read maps and… OL21275909W
Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury "What happens when the monsoon season starts? Why do people visit the Red Sea? Why are dugongs also called sea cows? Dip your toe into the warm Indian Ocean, but watch out for cyclones and whale shar… OL21279370W
Deep oceans Deep oceans Ellen Labrecque Explore one of Earth's last frontiers: deep oceans! Learn about the freezing temperatures, dangerous wildlife and intense pressure that make deep oceans difficult to explore.--Cover. OL23291757W
Powerful waves Powerful waves D. M. Souza Facts about ordinary waves precede information about the causes of the huge waves known as tsunamis and the destruction they bring. OL2633898W
Super science projects about oceans Super science projects about oceans Allan B. Cobb Presents science projects that demonstrate facts about oceans, including the water cycle, buoyancy, density, pressure, depth, waves, and tides. OL478501W
At home by the ocean At home by the ocean Sharon Gordon "Describes life by the ocean, including dunes, hurricanes, lighthouses, and tide"--Provided by publisher. OL4965457W
Jobs in marine science Jobs in marine science Frank Xavier Ross Introduces career possibilities in the field of marine science including oceanographer, fish farmer, and salvage diver. OL5360465W