Frozen Oceans
Frozen Oceans

Author: David Neville Thomas

Publisher: Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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Discover and explore worlds containing unexpected life. As some scientists search for life on the frozen planet of Mars, others are discovering life in unexpected places here on Earth. Frozen Oceans follows the expeditions of polar scientists in the Arctic and Antarctic as they investigate the life found in and around the ice caps, which cover up to 13 percent of the Earth's surface. Every year during the harsh polar winter, the surface of the ocean freezes, forming a temporary ice layer called pack ice, or sea ice. The Antarctic is the site of the greatest seasonal event on Earth. In March, the air temperatures drop to as low as -40°F, the ocean, which turns to ice at 28.7°F, starts freezing at the incredible average rate of 2.22 square miles per minute! This is the first book to explain in non-technical terms and show with color photography the abundance of life on, in and under the ice. Topics include: The nature of pack ice Pack ice regions of the world Life within a block of ice Microbiology inside the ice Mammals, birds and ice. Scientists are continually being surprised by the abundance of life where no life was expected. For many years, ice was seen as an obstacle to exploration and a threat to life. The ice is now perceived as central to global ocean circulation as well as global climate patterns. Frozen Oceans is a must for anyone with an interest in the polar regions, marine biology and the Earth's environment.

Frozen Oceans
Frozen Oceans

Author: David Neville Thomas

Publisher: Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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Discover and explore worlds containing unexpected life. As some scientists search for life on the frozen planet of Mars, others are discovering life in unexpected places here on Earth. Frozen Oceans follows the expeditions of polar scientists in the Arctic and Antarctic as they investigate the life found in and around the ice caps, which cover up to 13 percent of the Earth's surface. Every year during the harsh polar winter, the surface of the ocean freezes, forming a temporary ice layer called pack ice, or sea ice. The Antarctic is the site of the greatest seasonal event on Earth. In March, the air temperatures drop to as low as -40°F, the ocean, which turns to ice at 28.7°F, starts freezing at the incredible average rate of 2.22 square miles per minute! This is the first book to explain in non-technical terms and show with color photography the abundance of life on, in and under the ice. Topics include: The nature of pack ice Pack ice regions of the world Life within a block of ice Microbiology inside the ice Mammals, birds and ice. Scientists are continually being surprised by the abundance of life where no life was expected. For many years, ice was seen as an obstacle to exploration and a threat to life. The ice is now perceived as central to global ocean circulation as well as global climate patterns. Frozen Oceans is a must for anyone with an interest in the polar regions, marine biology and the Earth's environment.

The Science of Oceans
The Science of Oceans

Author: Louise Spilsbury

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2019-12-15

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1538252309

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Let's dive into the abyss of our planet's least explored ecosystems, we're headed into the oceans! With this appealing book, packed with remarkable images, future marine biologists will learn about the countless organisms that depend on each other in Earth's oceans as well as the extraordinary environments in which they live. Comprehensible flowcharts underline the importance of ocean organisms, such as the algae that provide most of the oxygen we breathe, as well as remarkable marine adaptations, such as echolocation. Motivated readers will also discover why our oceans need to be protected into the future.

Oceans of Plastic
Oceans of Plastic

Author: Tracey Gray

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2022-06-01

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 1486316840

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Our oceans are amazing! They are filled with wonderful sea creatures and are essential for a healthy planet. But it’s now estimated that there are more pieces of plastic in the ocean than visible stars in the Milky Way. So how can we stop plastic from our homes and cities from ending up floating in oceans far away? By becoming ocean change-makers! Oceans of Plastic explores how ocean systems and swirling currents bring plastics together into massive ocean garbage patches. It also uncovers the floating world of the 'plastisphere' – a mini community of microbes living on ocean plastics – and explains how plastic breaks up, not down, and can even end up on your dinner plate! Oceans of Plastic is packed with great ideas and simple changes that you can make to help our oceans. Become an ocean change-maker in your home, school or community, and inspire others to join you in protecting the future of our oceans. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 9 to 12.

The Visual Encyclopedia of Our World - The Universe • Earth • Weather • The Oceans
The Visual Encyclopedia of Our World - The Universe • Earth • Weather • The Oceans

Author: QA international Collectif QA international Collectif

Publisher: Québec Amerique

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 276440896X

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Marvel at our universe, with its billions of galaxies and the planets of our solar system. Explore Earth and all its breathtaking landscapes. Take a front-row seat at the impressive spectacle that is our weather and plunge to the depths of the ocean with all its hidden treasures.

Oceans - With Audio Level 2 Factfiles Oxford Bookworms Library
Oceans - With Audio Level 2 Factfiles Oxford Bookworms Library

Author: Barnaby Newbolt

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2015-03-05

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 019463244X

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A level 2 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. This version includes an audio book: listen to the story as you read. Written for Learners of English by Barnaby Newbolt. Thousands of years ago, people looked out across an ocean and asked themselves, 'What is on the other side?' And the bravest of them began to travel and find the answers - beautiful islands, frozen lands, different peoples . . . And there are still interesting questions about the oceans. How do they change our weather? Why does the water go up and down twice a day? Why do most animals and plants live near the land? And what can possibly live at the bottom of the ocean, thousands of metres down, where there is no light? Surely nothing can stay alive in a place like that . . .

30-Second Oceans
30-Second Oceans

Author: Mattias Green

Publisher: Ivy Press

Published: 2021-04-20

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0711252688

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This information-packed book is the complete guide to everything you need to know about the world's oceans, with each concept Oceans cover two thirds of the Earth’s surface and are the driving force behind our weather systems, taking warm and cold water around the globe. Understanding solar radiation, currents, and rising sea levels are vital starting points to understanding and dealing with global warming, and this book covers these and many more essential topics in easily accessible chunks. Join expert authors on a tour of the world’s oceans, taking in waves, continental shelves, icebergs, underwater forests, monsoons, and coral reefs along the way. Learn about the different characteristics of the world’s major oceans, the amazing array of marine life that exists at different depths, how tides work, and what pollution is doing to the seas. There’s never been a more important time to get to grips with how the oceans work. The 30 Second series presents concise, informative guides to the most important topics which shape the world around us, presenting terms which are key to understanding the subject in 30 seconds, 300 words, and one image.

Atlas of the Poles and Oceans
Atlas of the Poles and Oceans

Author: Karen Foster

Publisher: Capstone Classroom

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 1404838945

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Take a look at the continent's countries, people, cities, plants, animals, farming and industry, transportation, and leisure activities of different places in the world.

Do You Love Oceans?
Do You Love Oceans?

Author: Matt Robertson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2023-04-13

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1526649829

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Dive to the darkest depths of the deep blue sea, weave in and out of colourful coral reefs and learn about the incredible people who are trying to save our oceans in the fourth book in Matt Robertson's award-winning Do You Love? series Investigate shipwrecks where scorpionfish hide, dive down to the Mariana trench to meet a dumbo octopus, marvel at ocean giants and dart in between manatees in mangrove forests to find out why oceans are magnificently mega! Did you know lobsters keep their teeth in their tummies? Or that you can find rivers and lakes beneath the ocean? And did you know that sea stars have no brain or blood? Explore the wonders of our underwater worlds on every page, from coral reefs, sharks and the deep to shipwrecks, weird fish and frozen seas, there's so much to discover! With fun and colourful illustrations and bursting with facts, Do You Love Oceans? is perfect for readers who want to explore Earth's spectacular seas, discover the wildlife that lives there and find out why our oceans need protecting. Matt Robertson is the award-winning illustrator of Do You Love Bugs?, Do You Love Dinosaurs? and Do You Love Exploring?