Oceanology: The Secrets of the Sea Revealed (DK Secret World Encyclopedias)

Dive into this uniquely elegant visual exploration of the sea

An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to marine life and the ocean environment, Oceanology brings the riches of the underwater world onto the printed page.

Astounding photography reveals an abundance of life, from microscopic plankton to great whales, seaweed to starfish. Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution, the book explores every corner of the oceans, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to deep ocean trenches.

Along the way, and with the help of clear, simple illustrations, it explains how life has adapted to the marine environment, revealing for example how a stonefish delivers its lethal venom and how a sponge sustains itself by sifting food from passing currents. It also examines the physical forces and processes that shape the oceans, from global circulation systems and tides to undersea volcanoes and tsunamis.

To most of us, the marine world is out of reach. But with the help of photography and the latest technology, Oceanology brings us up close to animals, plants, and other living things that inhabit a fantastic and almost incomprehensibly beautiful other dimension.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK; Illustrated edition (September 29, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0744020506
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0744020502
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 – 12 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 2
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.78 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.56 x 1.31 x 11.38 inches