Southern ocean
By: Louise Spilsbury and Richard Spilsbury
Contributors: Spilsbury, Richard, 1963- author
Series: Oceans of the world
Publisher: Raintree, a Capstone Company; Raintree
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781406287530; 9781406287592
Subjects: Oceanography; Juvenile literature
Description: What's at the bottom of the Southern Ocean? Which rare animals are found in the Ross Sea? What do people use krill for? Raise the anchor and set sail on a journey round the five oceans of the world. Read maps and interpret simple map keys to explore famous places, islands and busy ports. Learn about extreme weather and the valuable resources the oceans provide. Dive deep to explore the ocean floor and the remarkable plants and animals that thrive there. Wrap up warm for the Southern Ocean! Find out what scientists research there and why tourists visit for a holiday Explore the seas of the Southern Ocean and learn interesting facts along the way.
Table of contents: title: About the Southern Ocean; title: Geography; title: Weather; title: Sea ice; title: Islands; title: Animals; title: People; title: Resources; title: Famous places; title: Fun Facts; title: Quiz; title: Glossary; title: Find out more; title: Index.