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020			_a9781782094463
040			_aFISKH _beng _cFISKH _dFISKH
050			_aGC21.O23
082			_a551.4603
100			_aKelly, Miles
245			_aMini encyclopedia _bOceans _cMiles Kelly
250			_aThis edition published in 2014.
260			_aEssex : _bMiles Kelly Publishing _c2009.
300			_a384 pages : _bcolor illustrations ; _c17 cm.
505			_aK
520			_bMini Encyclopedia Oceans is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the watery world. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from marine life and climate change to diving and boats. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and color-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. The ultimate ocean book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Oceans is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at upper elementary and middle school key levels. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Oceans: # Ocean features: Coastlines, Ocean floor, Polar life, Fossil fuels, Oil spills and Whaling# Ocean life: Marine life, Coral reefs, Jellyfish, Penguins, Dolphins, Blue whale# Exploration and travel: Marco Polo, Sir Francis Drake, Voyages to Australia, Tankers, Luxury liners, Shipwrecks Amazing facts for kids to enjoy: # Long Beach is the world's longest beach. It is located along the southwest coast of Washington, the capital of the United States. This beach stretches for a record 45 km.# The stinging hydroid coral found in the Indian and Pacific oceans uses special chemicals to paralyze plankton, which forms a major part of its diet.# Pressurized submersibles are designed to operate in very deep waters. They can withstand the high pressure near the seabed.
521			_a610 _bLexile estimate
521			_aK _bRaz-Plus
650			_2oceans
650			_2encyclopedia
650			_2children's encyclopedia
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