Discusses the wide variety of marine life, how it is threatened by man's carelessness, and what can be done to save it.
The Blue Planet explores this fascinating environment in all its variety, from the apparent 'desert' of the open ocean to the abyssal depths where monstrous creatures lurk in the darkness.
A final chapter explores the science and technology of the Ocean enterprise – not only how they were able to capture these amazing stories on film, but what the future holds for marine life based on these discoveries.
Presents general information about the planet Earth, including its place in the solar system, what it is made of, and its moon.
The first book of this series, 23 Hours, was a labor of love and an intense lesson in the skills of writing.
Millikens new Blue Planet series covers Earth Science for grades 9 to 12 in five concise yet thorough volumes: Earth, Water, Atmosphere, Space, and Energy.
During the next period, the Silurian Period, most of the North American continent was under shallow seas. ... giving rise to glaciers and sea ice, and lowered the sea level, which increased salinity too fast for the animals to adapt.
A story for children about why we should care for our little blue planet, the only home we have, to teach ecology, sustainability and responsibility.
There are many photos and figures in the text to develop a strong understanding of the material presented. This along with the new media for instructors makes this a strong text for any earth systems science course.
A fantastical adventure, beautifully told, unfolds in a deceptively simple tale. The Story of the Blue Planet will delight and challenge readers of all ages.
Millikens new Blue Planet series covers Earth Science for grades 9 to 12 in five concise yet thorough volumes: Earth, Water, Atmosphere, Space, and Energy.