| The Pacific Ocean: The Largest Ocean Contributor(s): Weintraub, Aileen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823956393 ISBN-13: 9780823956395 Publisher: PowerKids Press OUR PRICE: $24.96 Product Type: Library Binding Published: December 2000 Annotation: What spot on Earth have thousands of adventurers tried to reach, but has been seen by only 660 people? In what body of water is it almost impossible to sink -- or swim? Where is the climate so dry that young children have never seen rain? This exciting series gives kids an opportunity to learn about the tallest, the deepest, the hottest, the coldest, and the most dangerous places on Earth. A great introduction to Earth Science, this series looks at some of nature's most famous and amazing record breakers! The Pacific Ocean is big enough to hold all seven continents and still have room for one more. This great body of water covers one-third of Earth's surface. It is an extraordinary source of food, adventure, and at times, powerful destruction. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Oceanography |
| Dewey: 551.465 |
| LCCN: 00039166 |
| Series: Great Record Breakers in Nature |
| Physical Information: 0.29" H x 9.16" W x 9.22" (0.77 lbs) 24 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 45620 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What spot on Earth have thousands of adventurers tried to reach, but has been seen by only 660 people? In what body of water is it almost impossible to sink -- or swim? Where is the climate so dry that young children have never seen rain? This exciting series gives kids an opportunity to learn about the tallest, the deepest, the hottest, the coldest, and the most dangerous places on Earth. A great introduction to Earth Science, this series looks at some of nature's most famous and amazing record breakers The Pacific Ocean is big enough to hold all seven continents and still have room for one more. This great body of water covers one-third of Earth's surface. It is an extraordinary source of food, adventure, and at times, powerful destruction. |