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Nana Elara, a wise old woman who has spent her life by the ocean's edge, is more than just a fisherwoman; she is the keeper of the ocean's memories. On a night of ferocious waves and an unsettled sea, the ocean reveals its secrets to her, guiding her to a waterlogged chest from a century-old shipwreck. Inside, she finds a tarnished silver locket and a photograph of lost lovers. As Nana Elara listens to the ocean's whispers, she discovers a tale of love and loss that transcends time. This enchanting story weaves together the beauty of the ocean and the enduring power of love, reminding us that even in the face of overwhelming loss, hope and remembrance can endure, carried on the whispering tide.
The Pacific Ocean covers almost a third of the planet and is home to many different plants and animals. Readers find out why this ocean is so important to the plants and animals that live there, why it is so important, and how people can help clean and protect this ocean.
Help your child learn all about the ocean using the new edition of this fact-packed guide with a giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website From the craft that investigated the wreck of the Titanic to how octopuses make use of jet propulsion: let your child learn all about the secret watery world that covers much of our planet and the incredible creatures that live in its depths. They�ll find out more by downloading 100s of amazing images from the clip-art CD. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about the ocean. With dedicated website www.ew.dk.com
This Ocean Guide was jointly developed by FAO and PML, with contributions from many other institutions. It is designed as an educational resource for schools, youth groups and other curious young learners. This fact-filled Guide explores the ocean from the coastal zones to the frozen poles, the deep sea to the open ocean. It takes a close look at the physical features and natural processes that shape the incredible plant and animal life to be found underwater as well as life-forms exposed by the tides. It also demonstrates the many benefits the ocean provides us, discusses the negatives impacts we unfortunately have on the ocean and explains how good management can help protect and conserve the ocean and ocean life. At the end of the Guide, inspiring examples of youth-led initiatives are provided, and an easy-to-follow action plan aims to help YOU develop your own ocean conservation activities and projects.
The Indian Ocean is home to many different plants and animals. It also has many resources that make many of the things we use every day. Readers will discover the plants and animals that live in, on, and near this special place, the scientists who explore its mysteries, and the reasons we need to protect this tropical resource.
Explains the characteristics of oceans and the forces and principles which act upon them, demonstrating with experiments and models.
'Like Sir David Attenborough, he has the rare ability to be an excellent communicator and has written an engaging book sprinkled with mind-blowing facts about the deep oceans' - Daily Express 'A new informed perspective on the wide, watery world we inhabit' - Coast magazine 'Book of the month' 'The gripping story of how ocean science has advanced in recent years is captivatingly told by Jon Copley in this introduction to the deep ocean' - China Dialogue 'Deftly conjures the wonders of a bathynaut's world' - Nature It is often said that we know more about space than we do our own oceans, but is that really the case? Or do we in fact know a great deal more about the oceans than many people rea...