Fülszöveg
Earth is indeed "the blue planet," with
oceans and seas covering two-thirds of
its surface. This, the third book in the
"Illustrated World" reference series,
explores those fascinating regions of
watery deep. The unique format-
designed like an atlas, with lively text
and spectacularly graphic maps, dia-
grams and illustrations —makes an
abundance of information remarkably
accessible to young readers.
The book moves from the creation,
geography and topography of the
oceans to an examination of water itself:
the water cycle, currents, weather pat-
terns, waves and tides. Plant and animal
life in and around the oceans —from
prehistoric times to today's endangered
species —are described. Man's explo-
ration of the deep is surveyed —from
Viking voyages to sophisticated modern
experiments —as is his exploitation of
the ocean's riches from early whaling
ships to recent headlines.
Special sections include reefs and
hurricanes; ocean legends; mysterious
creatures...
Tovább
Fülszöveg
Earth is indeed "the blue planet," with
oceans and seas covering two-thirds of
its surface. This, the third book in the
"Illustrated World" reference series,
explores those fascinating regions of
watery deep. The unique format-
designed like an atlas, with lively text
and spectacularly graphic maps, dia-
grams and illustrations —makes an
abundance of information remarkably
accessible to young readers.
The book moves from the creation,
geography and topography of the
oceans to an examination of water itself:
the water cycle, currents, weather pat-
terns, waves and tides. Plant and animal
life in and around the oceans —from
prehistoric times to today's endangered
species —are described. Man's explo-
ration of the deep is surveyed —from
Viking voyages to sophisticated modern
experiments —as is his exploitation of
the ocean's riches from early whaling
ships to recent headlines.
Special sections include reefs and
hurricanes; ocean legends; mysterious
creatures and features; the sinking of
the Titanic; the journey of the green
turtle; and much, much more.
Running throughout is an abiding
respect for the wonders of our oceans
and seas, and a concern for balancing
man's quest for new sources of food,
energy and minerals against the urgent
need to preserve this precious environ-
ment—the last frontier on Earth.
Vissza