The ultimate ocean book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Oceans is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2.
The ultimate ocean book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Oceans is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from marine life and climate change to diving and boats. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick.
Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Oceans:
• Ocean features: Coastlines, Ocean floor, Polar life, Fossil fuels, Oil spills and Whaling
• Ocean life: Marine life, Coral reefs, Jellyfish, Penguins, Dolphins, Blue whale
• Exploration and travel: Marco Polo, Sir Francis Drake, Voyages to Australia, Tankers, Luxury liners, Shipwrecks
Amazing facts for kids to enjoy:
• Long Beach is the world's longest beach. It is located along the southwest coast of Washington, the capital of the United States. This beach stretches for a record 45 km.
• The stinging hydroid coral found in the Indian and Pacific oceans uses special chemicals to paralyse plankton, which forms a major part of its diet.
• Pressurized submersibles are designed to operate in very deep waters. They can withstand the high pressure near the seabed.
