<p>Join Seymour Simon, the "dean" of children's science nonfiction, as he investigates the most extreme environments, animals, plants, and weather in the ocean. Imagine exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing oceans—riding the tallest waves, diving to the darkest depths, and encounteri
Seymour Simon's extreme oceans
β Scribed by Simon, Seymour
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 57
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
"Imagine yourself exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing oceans-riding the tallest waves, diving to the darkest depths, and encountering the largest and most dangerous sea creatures on Earth. Join award-winning author Seymour Simon as he introduces you to the most extreme environments, animals, plants, and weather in the ocean! These mind-bending facts and stunning photographs invite you on an exciting, and sometimes unbelievable, underwater expedition"--Provided by publisher.
β¦ Subjects
Environmental Science & Ecology;JUVENILE NONFICTION--Science & Nature--Environmental Science & Ecosystems;Marine Life;Ocean;Water (oceans, lakes, etc.);Juvenile works;Electronic books;Ocean -- Juvenile literature;JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Science & Nature -- Environmental Science & Ecosystems
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