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Deep dive into deep sea : exploring the most mysterious levels of the ocean / Tim Flannery ; illustrated by Sam Caldwell.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Explore your worldPublisher: New York : Norton Young Readers, 2022Edition: First American EditionDescription: 125 pages : color illustrations, map ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781324019770
  • 1324019778
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
The ocean's zones -- Explorer spotlight -- Twilight zone -- Midnight zone -- Mid-ocean vents -- The abyss -- Whale and ship falls -- Trenches.
Summary: "Internationally renowned author and scientist Tim Flannery explores the most remote and mysterious levels of Earth's oceans. Who is the giant squid's mortal enemy? Can you see ghosts in the deep sea? What in the world is a headless chicken monster? Tim Flannery has the answers. In this informed and accessible book, he takes readers on a journey into the darkest depths of this unchartered realm to learn about the incredible creatures living there. Divided into sections that focus on the various depths of the ocean, readers can navigate their way through the sea while being guided by anecdotes from Tim's own personal experiences. From hairy sea devils and goblin sharks to entire ecosystems within whale carcasses, he uncovers fascinating and bizarre facts about this enchanting place and the slippery, scaly, and strange creatures that live there. Packed with vibrant illustrations and snappy engaging text, Deep Dive into Deep Sea will enthrall, enlighten, and capture the imaginations and passions of young oceanographers"-- Provided by publisher.
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 577.7 F585 Checked out 06/10/2024 33111010987374
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 577.7 F585 Available 33111010854657
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Who is the giant squid's mortal enemy?

Can you see ghosts in the deep sea?

What in the world is a headless chicken monster?

Tim Flannery has the answers. In this informed and accessible book, he takes readers on a journey into the darkest depths of this unchartered realm to learn about the incredible creatures living there. Divided into sections that focus on the various depths of the ocean, readers can navigate their way through the sea while being guided by anecdotes from Tim's own personal experiences. From hairy sea devils and goblin sharks to entire ecosystems within whale carcasses, he uncovers fascinating and bizarre facts about this enchanting place and the slippery, scaly, and strange creatures that live there.

Packed with vibrant illustrations and snappy engaging text, Deep Dive into Deep Sea will enthrall, enlighten, and capture the imaginations and passions of young oceanographers.

"Exploring the Most Mysterious Levels of the Ocean"--Cover page 1.

"First published in Australia by Hardie Grant Children's Publishing as Explore Your World: Deep Dive into Deep Sea"--Copyright page.

Includes index.

The ocean's zones -- Explorer spotlight -- Twilight zone -- Midnight zone -- Mid-ocean vents -- The abyss -- Whale and ship falls -- Trenches.

"Internationally renowned author and scientist Tim Flannery explores the most remote and mysterious levels of Earth's oceans. Who is the giant squid's mortal enemy? Can you see ghosts in the deep sea? What in the world is a headless chicken monster? Tim Flannery has the answers. In this informed and accessible book, he takes readers on a journey into the darkest depths of this unchartered realm to learn about the incredible creatures living there. Divided into sections that focus on the various depths of the ocean, readers can navigate their way through the sea while being guided by anecdotes from Tim's own personal experiences. From hairy sea devils and goblin sharks to entire ecosystems within whale carcasses, he uncovers fascinating and bizarre facts about this enchanting place and the slippery, scaly, and strange creatures that live there. Packed with vibrant illustrations and snappy engaging text, Deep Dive into Deep Sea will enthrall, enlighten, and capture the imaginations and passions of young oceanographers"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 9-12 years Norton Young Readers.

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