Pacific Ocean
By: Louise and Richard Spilsbury
Contributors: Spilsbury, Richard, 1963- author
Series: Oceans of the World
Publisher: Raintree, a Capstone Company
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781406287516
Subjects: Oceanography; Juvenile literature; Non-Fiction 7+; People and Places; Geography
Description: Where is the deepest point on Earth? How are tsunamis caused? Why do some people live in houses on stilts? 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. Explore the biggest ocean on Earth, the Pacific Ocean. Learn about the extreme features of the Ring of Fire and Shanghai's busy port. Hold your nose for the biggest rubbish dump in the world!
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: About the Pacific Ocean; title: Geography; title: Temperature; title: Islands; title: Resources; title: Ports; title: People; title: Animals; title: Famous places; title: Fun facts; title: Quiz; title: Glossary; title: Find out more; title: Index