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Dive into the unexplored depths of the deep blue sea and discover
its secrets with this trusty and beautifully-illustrated guide by
Lonely Planet Kids. Meet the amazing animals, birds and plants that
live in our oceans, the habitats in which they live, then learn
about the harmful effects climate change, oil spills and plastic
waste can have on them - plus, what you can do to help future
generations! From the odd-shaped head of the great hammerhead shark
to the hairy strips of baleen in a baleen whale's mouth, meet some
of the ocean's oddest creatures and discover how they have evolved
to live and thrive under the sea. Journey from the colourful coral
reefs of the Indian Ocean to the wild waves of freezing Antarctica,
covering everywhere from sandy beaches, deserted open seas and
mile-deep trenches in-between. Learn all about the history of how
the oceans came to be, as well as the sunken cities that were
claimed by them, then understand just how powerful the force of
water can be as you explore tides, waves, tsunamis and currents.
After dropping anchor like the pirate Jack Sparrow on tropical,
palm-fringed islands, end with a lesson on how humans have been
using and abusing our oceans throughout the years, and what we can
do to help protect them for the future. About Lonely Planet Kids:
Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel
authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over
the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global
community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for
exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and
encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the
world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature,
history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of
global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in
a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Go on a journey that spans every corner of our planet. What do freezing
mountain peaks, vast deserts, lush forests, and the deepest, darkest
oceans have in common? They're all places that incredible animals call
home.
Through the Animal Kingdom invites you on a journey through these
habitats to discover the secret lives of the animals that live there.
Track a bald eagle as it soars majestically over the Rocky Mountains,
follow migrating wildebeests across the Serengeti as they attempt a
dangerous river crossing under the watchful eyes of hungry predators,
or trace the tracks of the solitary amur leopard - the rarest cat on
Earth - as it silently stalks its prey through the icy forests of the
Siberian wilderness.
An analysis of the design, performance and handling of multihulls.
Beginning with their evolution, how they are designed and their
sailing performance, the author goes on to examine reasons for
choosing a multihull.
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