Ocean

by DK

Overview

Discover the watery world that covers two-thirds of the globe and find out why oceans are so important to life on Earth.

Meet jet-propelled octopuses and hermit crabs, look closely at seaweed, find out how waves form, and discover the submarines and submersibles that have explored shipwrecks and the deepest trenches. Learn about prehistoric oceans and find out how people are trying to protect the oceans of the future.

Eyewitness Ocean uses striking full-color photographs, including sequences of animal behavior, and diagrams of how oceans work, and maps along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal the many aspects of this marine biome.

Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature--fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780744060492
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	12/21/2021
Series:	DK Eyewitness
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	72
File size:	39 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.   Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

Table of Contents

Oceans of the past 6

Oceans today 8

Ocean life 10

Waves and weather 12

Sandy and muddy 14

Soft sea bed 16

Rocks underwater 18

On the rocks 20

The coral kingdom 22

Life on a coral reef 24

Sea meadows 26

Predators 28

Homes and hiding 30

Attack and defense 32

The jet set 34

Moving along 36

Ocean travelers 38

The twilight zone 40

The darkest depths 42

On the bottom 44

Deep heat 46

Diverse divers 48

Submarines 50

Ocean explorers 52

Wrecks on the sea bed 54

Harvesting fish 56

Ocean products 58

Energy from the ocean 60

Oceans in peril 62

Did you know? 64

The world's oceans 66

Find out more 68

Glossary 70

Index 72