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Book SynopsisFrom sandy beaches to mysterious, inky depths, this beautiful book is the story of ocean exploration, from shore to ocean floor.
Seen from space, Earth is a swirl of blue and white. The blue is Earth's oceans, which cover 70% of its surface... yet the ocean in the most unexplored region of our planet. From Shore to Ocean Floor is the story of how humans went from building the first boats, to discovering the secrets of the deep. Marvel at incredible scientific discoveries, be dazzled by some of the most exciting new species and admire the incredible men and women who took the very first steps below the surface.
This spectacularly illustrated book comes from the author and illustrator duo of the award-winning Balloon to the Moon.
Trade ReviewEarth's oceans cover 70% of its surface, but they're still the most unexplored part of the planet! This beautiful book tells the story of human ocean exploration - from its sandy beaches to its dark depths - explaining what we have so far discovered and how, from sunken cities and shipwrecks to incredible creatures and more! So dive in and meet marine biologists, famous adventurers and legends of the sea! * National Geographic Kids *
Table of ContentsContents: Myths and legends, First boats, Studying the Tides and Currents, Freediving, Early Submersibles, Diving Suits, The Bends, Jacques Cousteau, Shipwrecks, The Titanic, Sunken Cities, Submarines, Submarine rescue - Chris Momsen, Famous Marine Biologists, Underwater Environments, Plate Tectonics, Underwater Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis, Hydrothermal Vents, Deep Sea Submersibles, Deep Sea Challenger, What Lives in the Deep?, Studying the Ocean from Space, Sonar, The Undersea Continent, Why the Oceans Matter, Climate Stability, The Future of the Oceans
