Extreme Ocean: Amazing Animals, High-tech Gear, Record-breaking Depths, and More

Earle, Sylvia/ Phalen, Glen

ISBN 10: 1426336861 / ISBN 13: 9781426336867

Published by Natl Geographic Soc Childrens books, 2020

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111 pages. 11.00x8.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # zk1426336861

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Extreme Ocean: Amazing Animals, High-tech Gear, Record-breaking Depths, and More
• Publisher: Natl Geographic Soc Childrens books
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1426336861
• ISBN 13: 9781426336867
• Binding: LIB
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.66 kilograms

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Synopsis

Discover the most outrageous aspects of the deep blue---from record-breaking depths to towering tsunamis, underwater giants to tiny sea creatures--along with ocean conservation challenges and what you can do to help.

Dive into a world of aquatic mystery in this action-packed combination of science and adventure. Famed National Geographic Explorer Sylvia Earle leads readers on an in-depth tour of life beneath the waves. Come face-to-face with whales and sharks, learn about the newest and most hi-tech ocean gear and gadgets, experiment with hands-on activities, and join Earle as she recounts her most daring dives. Packed with fascinating tidbits, animal profiles, and up-to-date science, each chapter combines stunning photography with fun, accessible text. Perfect for curious kids, ocean lovers, young explorers, and the classroom. Extreme Ocean reveals the mystery, majesty, danger, and--above all--the importance of our ocean.

About the Author

Dr. SYLVIA EARLE is a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, a marine biologist, and an ocean ambassador. She has been named Hero for the Planet by Time magazine. She's the author of three previous Nat Geo Kids books: Dive!, Hello Fish!, and Sea Critters. School Library Journal described the spirit of Dr. Earle's books when reviewing Dive!: "Earle uses a winning combination of factual information and genuine enthusiasm to encourage a new generation of aquanauts." Earle is also the author of numerous books for adults including: Sea Change: A Message of the Oceans, and National Geographic's Wild Ocean and Atlas of the Oceans. When not traveling the world on land or underwater, she lives in Oakland, California.