Did You Know? Ocean

by DK

Overview

Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about oceans and seas in this absorbing encyclopedia of the natural world for kids.

What is an ocean? How do waves form? What lives at the bottom of the sea? This children's book helps inquisitive minds find out the answers to all the questions they may have about seas and oceans, and some they hadn't thought of! Featuring amazing sea creatures, geological wonders, and marine exploration, Did You Know? Ocean lets children dip their toes into oceanography and explore its incredible depths. Each page asks and answers a different question, and features a quick quiz designed to cement new knowledge. Bursting with mind-boggling details and fascinating facts, this visually stunning book will be treasured by every young ocean enthusiast.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780744050073
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	06/28/2022
Series:	Why? Series
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Table of Contents

The blue planet

Where did Earth's water come from? 8

How old are the oceans? 10

How is the ocean different from the sea? 12

How deep is the ocean? 14

Which is the largest ocean? 16

Why is the ocean blue? 18

Does the ocean ever stand still? 20

Can ocean water freeze? 22

Why doesn't the ocean dry up? 24

Why is the ocean salty? 26

Why do oceans have waves? 28

How often does the tide turn? 30

Ocean features

What is a tsunami? 34

Is the ocean floor flat? 36

Are there volcanoes underwater? 38

Why do icebergs float? 40

How do islands form? 42

Why are some coasts sandy and others rocky? 44

Where does sea foam come from? 46

Does the ocean floor move? 48

Is coral alive? 50

Ocean habitats

Does grass grow in the ocean? 54

What lives on the seabed? 56

What lives in a rock pool? 58

Why are mudflats smelly? 60

What are estuaries? 62

Why is a coral reef so colorful? 64

What are the hottest parts of the ocean? 66

Can trees grow in salty water? 68

Why don't polar animals freeze? 70

Do flowers grow in the ocean? 72

Are there forests in the ocean? 74

Ocean life

How does sunlight power ocean life? 78

Why do the biggest animals live in the ocean? 80

How do sea animals use camouflage? 82

Are octopuses really brainy? 84

Can fish see in the dark? 86

What are the biggest ocean predators? 88

Do fish migrate like birds? 90

What lives in the ocean depths? 92

How fast can fish swim? 94

Why do dolphins leap? 96

Do fish sleep? 98

How do birds survive at sea? 100

What happens to sea animals when they die? 102

Do sea serpents exist? 104

Oceans and us

How do oceans help us? 108

How do we farm fish? 110

What causes a shipwreck? 112

Are sea levels rising? 114

Why is plastic so harmful to ocean life? 116

How does a submarine dive? 118

Which sea creatures are in danger? 120

How do hurricanes form? 122

When is fishing a problem? 124

How do underwater robots work? 126

How do we study the oceans? 128

How can we take care of the oceans? 130

Answers 132

Quiz your friends! 134

Glossary 138

Index 140

Credits and acknowledgments 144