Ocean : The Definitive Visual Guide

This dramatic, thought-provoking, and all-encompassing visual guide reveals the power and majesty of the seas and oceans, which cover more than two-thirds of the earth's surface. Navigate the mysteries and marvels of the deep, using a combination of breathtaking photography and expertly researched text.;Introduction : Ocean water -- Ocean geology -- Circulation and climate -- Waves and tides -- Ocean environments: Coasts and the seashore -- Shallow seas -- The open ocean and ocean floor -- The polar oceans -- Ocean life: Introduction to ocean life -- Kingdoms of ocean life -- Atlas of the oceans. Dive in to this breathtaking read about the world's oceansExplore the last wilderness left on Earth, with an enhanced and updated edition of this exhaustive guide to the underwater world. From mangrove swamp to ocean floor, mollusc to manatee, the Japanese tsunami to Hurricane Sandy, unravel the mysteries of the sea. Marvel at the oceans' power and importance to our planet - as the birthplace of life on Earth, a crucial element of our climate, and as a vital but increasingly fragile resource for mankind. You will discover every aspect, from the geology of the sea floor and the interaction between the ocean and atmosphere, to the extraordinary diversity of marine life. Updated illustrations and satellite-derived maps and the latest scientific research explain and illuminate each natural process and phenomena. Includes an inspiring introduction by editor-in-chief Fabien Cousteau. Ocean captures both the beauty and scientific complexity of the ocean, making it perfect for families and students alike This dramatic, thought-provoking, and all-encompassing visual guide reveals the power and majesty of the seas and oceans, which cover more than two-thirds of the earth's surface. Navigate the mysteries and marvels of the deep, using a combination of breathtaking photography and expertly researched text. Explore the amazing underwater world. Fully revised and updated to include stunning new images and reflect the latest developments in scientific knowledge, this second edition of DK's bestselling encyclopedia is an incredible journey through the world's seas and oceans. Unrivaled in its breadth, it explores every aspect of the marine environment, from hermit crab to humpback whale, from seafloor to tsunami. Visual catalogs throughout the book contain profiles of living organisms and key locations, providing the ultimate tour of this extraordinary, diverse world. This definitive guide also includes an atlas of the world's oceans and seas compiled using the latest satellite-derived data. - Jacket. This new edition of Ocean has been updated with fresh graphics, images, and type styling throughout, and includes new coverage of major events such as Hurricane Sandy and the Japan tsunami. DK's Ocean is a highly illustrated encyclopedia of the marine environment. It not only covers marine life and physical oceanography, from the geology of the seafloor to the chemistry of seawater, but also includes an atlas of the world's oceans and seas compiled using satellite data. Visual catalogs throughout the book contain profiles of living organisms and key locations. With comprehensively updated text, artwork, and images, the second edition of DK's exhaustive guide to the underwater world is the most definitive visual guide to the world's oceans on the market. Introduction. Ocean water Ocean geology Circulation and climate Waves and tides Ocean environments. Coasts and the seashore Shallow seas The open ocean and ocean floor The polar oceans Ocean life. Introduction to ocean life Kingdoms of ocean life Atlas of the oceans. Oceans of the world The Arctic Ocean The Atlantic Ocean The Indian Ocean The Pacific Ocean The Southern Ocean Glossary Explores the last wilderness left on Earth. This guide to the underwater world helps you discover its every aspect, from the geology of the sea floor and the interaction between the ocean and atmosphere, to the extraordinary diversity of marine life. Documents the diversity of oceanic features and marine life, the various habitat zones, the geological and physical processes that influence the oceanic environment, the role of the oceans in the planet's weather, and human impact studies Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K{u2013}12