Ocean Atlas

Written by Tom Jackson · Illustrated by Ana Djordjevic

Dive into the ocean's mysteries, from vibrant life to hidden depths and environmental challenges.

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64 pages· IG1040L

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Bookroo's summary

Journey through the ocean's depths, from the sunlit surface to the mysterious abyss. Discover vibrant ecosystems, the secrets of ocean currents, and the migrations of sea creatures. Uncover the ocean floor's hidden features like volcanoes and thermal vents. Explore how oceanographers map the seabed and study the impact of temperature and plankton on marine life. Delve into pressing environmental issues, including pollution and climate change, threatening these vast waters. What secrets do the oceans hold, and how can we protect them?

From the publisher

A comprehensive exploration of our oceans, covering geography, ecosystems, and animals through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Map out the oceans layers, from the sunlight zone to the abyss, exploring the conditions within each zone and the different creatures that live there, as well as exploring features of the ocean floor such as underwater volcanoes, thermal vents, and the mid-Atlantic ridge.

It also:

Explores ocean currents and tides.

Looks at the migrations of different ocean-dwelling creatures.

Maps the sea bed, including information on how oceanographers gather their data

Explores sea temperatures and ocean chlorophyll and plankton, looking at the impact these elements have on ecosystems.

Looks at environmental issues such as pollution, acidification, ice-cap melt and rising temperatures.

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