Alamosa Public Library

Traces the history of man's exploration of the sea and examines recent developments in underwater technology.

"Seen from space, Earth is a swirl of blue and white. The blue is Earth's oceans, which cover 70 percent of its surface. Yet the ocean is the most unexplored region of our planet. From Shore to Ocean Floor is the story of how humans went from building the first boats to discovering the secrets of the deep. Marvel at incredible scientific discoveries, be dazzled by some of the most exciting new species, and admire the incredible people who took the...

Simple text and detailed illustrations combine to answer the question of each title in this series in clear, step-by-step stages, with clarifying experiments offered where appropriate.

Discover the ancient myths that surround our oceans and the modern science behind them.

There is still so little we know about all that happens in the world's vast oceans. The dark depths beneath the waves are a mysterious realm scientists are still exploring. That means there's plenty of freaky creatures we don't yet understand or haven't yet seen, hiding in the blackness. Readers will delight in learning about otherworldly and ghastly sea animals, such as the prehistoric-looking frill shark and the fierce anglerfish. They'll even discover...

"Introduce young readers to the wonders of the sea and answer little kids' big questions about these incredible marine environments. How deep is the ocean? Did you know there are underwater volcanoes? How many species live in the sea? Why do tsunamis start? From the depths of the Mariana Trench to vibrant coral reefs, let this book be your guide to the mysteries of the seven seas. An astounding 80 percent of the ocean has never been explored, mapped,...

Describes marine environments, wildlife, and humans' changing relationship with the oceans, and explores such topics as ocean currents, coral reefs, marine wildlife migrations, and ocean pollution.

Learn brand-new, firsthand information about our oceans -- delivered directly from scientists in the field. These days, if you want to look something up, you just turn on your computer. But are you really getting all the information you need? Is it correct and up to date? Is there more information out there? There is! Oceans presents cutting-edge information directly from oceanographers themselves. It reveals how this information was discovered, too...

Explores different ocean habitats from tide pools to sunlit waters to the deep-water and includes creative activities to learn about sharks, whales, sea turtles, dolphins, and much more.

"Dude, I am Ocean. You know my many names: Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Indian, Southern. It's all excellent me. My salt water flows across the planet as one. I have no flag. No nationality. My waves are for all. Life on Earth began in my epic waters I keep the global climate just right. And I have rad secrets. But I'm facing a major wipeout! Only by working together can we get back in the zone. It's you and me, dudes."--