Text and color illustrations explore the ocean, and the many animals that inhabit it. "A kindergarten-level introduction to oceans, covering their climate, plant and animal life, and such defining features as their salty water"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the physical characteristics of oceans"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the oceans in the world, ocean climates, regions, zones, and the marine life that lives in the ocean.

This book discusses the Earth's oceans from diverse viewpoints--geographical, geological, climatic, biological, economic, and historical.

Oceans are the largest ecosystem on earth, covering two thirds of our world's surface and providing half the oxygen in our atmosphere. They are home to as much as 80 per cent of all life on earth, and nearly three billion people rely on them for their primary source of food. But our planet's oceans would be little more than stagnant wastelands, and life on earth - not just in the oceans - would cease to exist, were it not for one simple factor: a...

Simple text describes the features unique to oceans, and the plants and animals that live in them. Also discusses how human activity has affected the ocean habitat, and ways to help conserve it. Includes color photographs, a list of key words, fact boxes, a picture quiz, and online resources including videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, interactive maps, and quizzes.

Provides information about oceans such as ocean zones, the ocean floor, icebergs, fish, seabirds, and coral reefs. Highlights underwater explorers like Jacques Cousteau and Sylvia Earle and the threats that the oceans face due to humans and climate change. Includes color photographs, maps, ocean facts and figures, and a glossary.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the ocean ecosystem and the plants and animals adapted to live there. Includes picture glossary and index"--Provided by the publisher.

Lists one hundred facts and figures about the world's oceans, such as why there are tides, how deep the deepest part of the ocean is, and how human beings have traveled over the ocean throughout our history.