First encyclopedia of seas and oceans

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Websites to visit

Dive down to the deepest place in the ocean, the Mariana Trench
In 2012, James Cameron dived to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in an underwater rocket ship called the Deepsea Challenger.

Watch a video clip about the Earth's continents and oceans

Find out how creatures survive at the bottom of the ocean

More about ocean wildlife
Scroll down for a video clip and an activity.

Watch an undersea volcano erupting

Fascinating facts about oceans and ocean wildlife

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About this book

First encyclopedias
First encyclopedia of seas and oceans

A fact-packed introduction to the wonders of the sea with easy-to-read text and superb photographs.
Subjects include coral reefs, whales and dolphins, undersea exploration and environmental threats.
With internet links to exciting websites, including a virtual tour of the seabed and downloadable images of weird and wonderful sea creatures.

See the other books in this series.

Reader Reviews

First Encyclopedia of Seas & Oceans
The internet links that are provided in this book were second to none, I've never seen my daughter so captivated by a single book.
Jason Wynn, 5th November 2011

FIRST ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SEAS AND OCEANS
IT'S A GREAT BOOK I DONT SEE WHY YOU SHOULDN'T BUY IT AND IT HAS LINKS TO VERY GOOD WEBSITES.
ROHAN, 29th May 2010

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