Earth's final frontier? Ocean zones -- Waves and swells -- Tides -- Warm and cold currents -- Oceans, winds, and weather -- Ocean extremes -- The water cycle -- Ocean life -- How we use the oceans -- Oceans in danger -- Earth's final frontier?
Summary:
Where did all the water in the oceans come from? What causes the tides? Why does the ocean look blue? Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this fascinating guide to the world's oceans. Includes fact-filled text, quirky illustrations and side panels providing more information.
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