OCEAN ATLAS

Subtitle A journey across the waves and into the deep

Tom Jackson
Description Description

A comprehensive exploration of our oceans, covering geography, ecosystems and animals through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps and diagrams. Map out the oceans layers, from the sunlight zone to the abyss, exploring the conditions within each zone and the different creatures that live there, as well as exploring features of the ocean floor such as underwater volcanoes, thermal vents and the mid-Atlantic ridge. 

It also:
  • Explores ocean currents and tides.
  • Looks at the migrations of different ocean-dwelling creatures.
  • Maps the sea bed, including information on how oceanographers gather their data
  • Explores sea temperatures and ocean chlorophyll and plankton, looking at the impact these elements have on ecosystems.
  • Looks at environmental issues such as pollution, acidification, ice-cap melt and rising temperatures.
Series:
Format:
Format Hardcover Book 64 Pages
ISBN:
ISBN 9780711251861
Size:
Size9.20 in x 11.40 in / 233.68 mm x 289.56 mm
Published:
Published Date August 18th, 2020
Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson is a science writer based in Bristol, UK. Tom specialises in reshaping science and technology into lively historical narratives. After almost 20 years of writing, he has uncovered a wealth of stories that help to bring technical content alive and create new ways of enjoying learning about science. In his time, Tom has also been a zoo keeper, travel writer, buffalo catcher and filing clerk, but he now writes for adults and children, for books, magazines and TV.
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