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Mapping Oceans

by Alex Brinded

Book Details

Publisher:Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Published:2019-07-15
Pages:34
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Readers learn the value of knowing how to read maps in this resourceful text about a fascinating subject. Maps of oceans reveal important details about a part of the planet humans still know so little about. As readers learn about the creation and interpretation of maps of the ocean, they're introduced to essential science curriculum topics in a fun way. In addition to the accessible and age-appropriate main text, useful diagrams and graphic organizers, informational fact boxes, a detailed gloss

Our Review

This guide unlocks the secrets of the deep blue by teaching you how to read the maps that chart our planet's final frontier. You'll dive into the science of cartography, learning how experts map vast underwater mountains, deep-sea trenches, and mysterious ocean currents that remain largely unexplored. The accessible text breaks down complex science curriculum topics, transforming abstract concepts into a tangible and fascinating investigation of the world beneath the waves.

What sets this resource apart are the powerful visual aids, including clear diagrams and graphic organizers that illustrate how to interpret different types of marine data. Informational fact boxes provide startling context about the parts of our planet we know less about than outer space, making the information feel immediate and urgent. For any teen curious about earth science, geography, or marine biology, this book provides the essential tools to navigate and understand the hidden geography of our oceans.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction