The Dead Sea
By: by Therese Shea
Edition: First edition.
Series: Scariest places on Earth; Scariest places on Earth (Gareth Stevens Publishing)
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781482411669; 9781482411676; 9781482411683; 9781482411690
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Garrett books
Description: "The Dead Sea might sound like a scary place to cool off on a hot day, but many people flock to its waters. The Dead Sea got its name because its salty waters can kill any fish or plants that try to live in it. However, scientists have just recently found a kind of bacteria that live on the seafloor. Readers will find out that some truly spooky things happen around this Middle Eastern lake, like sinkholes opening around its coastline! They'll also learn the science behind these weird happenings and gain an appreciation for an amazing natural resource"--Provided by the publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Table of contents: title: Killer waters; title: Salty, salty water; title: Hold the salt; title: Bacteria at the bottom; title: Disappearing!; title: Sinkholes; title: Why we care; title: Dead Sea scrolls; title: Vacation place.