Dive in to this breathtaking read about the world`s oceans. Explore the last wilderness left on Earth, with an enhanced & updated edition of this exhaustive guide to the underwater world. From mangrove swamp to ocean floor, mollusc to manatee, the Japanese tsunami to Hurricane Sandy, unravel the mysteries of the sea. Marvel at the oceans` power & importance to our planet
- as the birthplace of life on Earth, a crucial element of our climate, & as a vital but increasingly fragile resource for mankind. You will discover every aspect, from the geology of the sea floor & the interaction between the ocean & atmosphere, to the extraordinary diversity of marine life. Updated illustrations & satellite-derived maps & the latest scientific research explain & illuminate each natural process & phenomena. It

Includes:: an inspiring introduction by editor-in-chief Fabien Cousteau. Ocean (previous ISBN 9781405333085) captures both the beauty & scientific complexity of the ocean, making it perfect for families & students alike.


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Explore a new & exciting way to learn about creatures that live in the ocean with this interactive Slide-N-Seek book. You`ll see colorful images transform before your very eyes with the turn of a wheel & discover hidden images throughout each page. Kids will love this fun & educational format while learning about beautiful creatures along the way. ...

Forty-five magnetic pieces provide kids with lots of fun--and knowledge--that they can use to fill five dramatic oversized scenes. This all-in-one playset

Includes:: fascinating information, just right for its audience, about activities in & around the ocean, marine animals, & much more! It`s the perfect travel & take-along book for young readers.

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Detailing a mysterious realm that's as vital to our existence as the air we breathe, Ocean: An Illustrated Atlas by National Geographic immerses readers in the wonders of the deep through more than 250 up-to-the-minute maps, photographs, & satellite images. Deep-sea pioneer & National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia A. Earle & marine scientist Linda K. Glover guide the adventure, in consultation with experts from NASA & the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. Astonishing full-color photographs & diagrams reveal the beauty & complexity of ocean life. Unprecedented new full spread maps of the ocean floor-h&-drawn by expert cartographers-reveal the five major oceans in astonishing details. An unequaled resource for both education & entertainment, the Ocean atlas also explores the progress of fascinating technologies that will help scientists discover uncharted regions & life-forms. This rich informative, & timely atlas, encourages understanding of how the ocean correlates with these happenings-and how human maintenance of its waters & creatures will keep the planet going. ...

Templar`s ` Maurice Pleger`s Ocean
- Sounds of the Wild` is a wonderful creation. A truly entertaining pop-up book, ` Ocean...`
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Discover 1, 000 cool stickers featuring your favourite ocean animals, like dolphins, coral, fish, sea turtles, seals & more. You`ll also find skill-building puzzles & mazes, spelling & pattern games, drawing, photos, facts, & other activities that will keep you entertained (and learning) for hours on end. National Geographic Kids Sticker Activity Books are loaded with fun. ...

This family-friendly game is packed with ocean creatures for hours of bingo fun.

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The Paris 3D Expanding City Skyline
- Pocket Pop up Book by Walker Books features twelve of Paris’ most famous sites accompanied
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This classic sea story recounts Frank Dye`s intrepid voyages in his open 16ft Wayfarer dinghy to Iceland & Norway, which must rank among the most hazardous sea adventures of our time. Encountering the whole gamut of weather, such is Frank Dye`s seamanship that he & his crew survived gales up to Force 9, capsizing & a broken mast, finally arriving safely to a Scandinavian welcome. It is a hair raising unforgettable narrative in which we glimpse Frank`s gifted boat-handling skills & his instinct for survival. ` Without doubt Frank Dye is one of this century`s greatest small boat seamen.` Yachting Monthly ` Any reader who has been far offshore in bad weather will marvel at the sheer temerity of a man who would attempt Iceland & Norway in such a craft.` Yachting Monthly ` Frank & Margaret Dye have become dinghy sailing legends in their own time.` Yachts & Yachting ...

Since publication in 1990, Ocean Cruising on a Budget has been highly praised as an essential guide for all those planning a blue water voyage, whether on a budget on not. Based on a lifetime of practical experience, Anne Hammick gives advice on choosing a suitable boat, locating equipment bargains, deciding individual priorities for safety as well as sanity & enjoyment, shorthanded watch keeping, managing funds, the human problems of living aboard a small yacht, budget provisioning & storage, & even replenishing the kitty en route. Ocean Cruising on a Budget, now completed updated, us full of down to earth advice drawn form the author`s own first hand experience. Anne Hammick is an RYA Ocean Yachtmaster & experienced blue water sailor, having made eight Atlantic crossings since 1975, six of them as skipper. In 1982 she & her sister bought & refitted a 14-year old Rustler 31, making two Atlantic circuits the West Indies over the next few years. Now a full-time author, Anne`s books include The Atlantic Crossing Guide & The Atlantic Islands. ...