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Examines the habitat of oceans including plant and animal life. Describes threats to these habitats and includes a diorama project.

Explores the ocean layer-by-layer, including the sunlight zone, midnight zone, and the ocean's trenches. --Publisher.

Explains the life of a marine biologist and why it is important to have swimming and scuba diving skills. Includes photographs and fact-boxes.

"All of Earth's oceans, from the equator to the poles, are a single engine powered by sunlight, driving huge flows of energy, water, life, and raw materials. In The Blue Machine, physicist and oceanographer Helen Czerski illustrates the mechanisms behind this defining feature of our planet, voyaging from the depths of the ocean floor to tropical coral reefs, estuaries that feed into shallow coastal seas, and Arctic ice floes. Through stories of history,...

"There are places in the ocean virtually untouched by man. They offer a fascinating glimpse into our past and an inspiring vision for the future. They are the last Pristine Seas, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala takes readers on an unforgettable journey to 10 of these astounding locations. From the shark-rich waters surrounding Coco Island, Costa Rica, to the iceberg-studded sea off Franz Josef Land, Russia, this incredible...

"While on assignment in Greece, journalist James Nestor witnessed something that confounded him: a man diving 300 feet below the ocean's surface on a single breath of air and returning four minutes later, unharmed and smiling. This man was a freediver, and his amphibious abilities inspired Nestor to seek out the secrets of this little-known discipline. In Deep, Nestor embeds with a gang of extreme athletes and renegade researchers who are transforming...

"A little Black boy is determined to become a marine biologist and to protect the beaches and oceans sea creatures call home"-- Provided by publisher.

"Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi and her friends visit the aquarium and are introduced to the concepts of density and buoyancy. A great choice for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun experiment to do at home. "-- Amazon. "Vivi loves science--and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi and her classmates...

"Known as the oasis of the sea, coral reefs are among the ocean's most wondrous and mystical life forms. Take a voyage deep beneath the water in Oceans alive, a 5-DVD exploration of the inner workings of these diverse varieties of marine life. Travel to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Egypt and other fascinating destinations both above and below the water for a glimpse into coral reef communities, kelp forests and sea creatures such as wolf...

"Known as the oasis of the sea, coral reefs are among the ocean's most wondrous and mystical life forms. Take a voyage deep beneath the water in Oceans alive, a 5-DVD exploration of the inner workings of these diverse varieties of marine life. Travel to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Egypt and other fascinating destinations both above and below the water for a glimpse into coral reef communities, kelp forests and sea creatures such as wolf...