Overview
A richly illustrated guide to the world's oceans and seas.
Guide to the Oceans is a handy reference that provides comprehensive information about every aspect of the world's oceans and seas. The book features vibrant color photographs, maps, artwork and well organized data.
This book includes seven sections:
- The beginnings, evolution and current characteristics of the world's oceans
- Famous oceanic quests from the earliest voyages to contemporary scientific oceanography
- Recreational activities such as yachting, scuba diving, surfing and fishing
- A comprehensive study of the ocean's interconnected diversity of flora and fauna from plankton to whales
- Worldwide distribution and management of oil and gas, fish and mineral resources
- Shapes of the ocean basins, their patterns of circulation and unique characteristics
- Catalogue and identification of the main families of ocean organisms in a comprehensive ready reference to ocean flora and fauna.
Guide to the Oceans is an ideal reference for anyone with an interest in the sea.
Synopsis
Illustrated guide to the features of oceans and seas, including an encyclopedia of marine life.
Katherine Gillen - KLIATT
With a title of "Guide to the Oceans" one might expect an extensive text on oceanography or a series of thorough chapters covering each of the oceans. This title is less than that, but more than an entry in a "Dummies' Guide to . . . " series. The book is divided into sections (The Oceans, Exploration, Ocean Leisure, Ocean Life, Ocean Resources, Ocean Atlas, Marine Life) rather than chapters and within these sections are brief overviews of everything from plankton to yachting. The text itself is readable, with the jargon explained simply. There are photographs, maps, graphs or illustrations on every page, so the visual element is important. As a quick and easy reference source at home or in a school or public library, Firefly Guide to the Oceans should find use. Author Dr. John Pernetta is Project Director for the Global Environment Facility of the United Nations Environment Programme. He is also the author of Philips Atlas of the Oceans. KLIATT Codes: SA—Recommended for senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 2004, Firefly, 240p. illus. maps. index., Ages 15 to adult.
Editorials
E-Streams -
A colorful, informative and comprehensive treatment of the world's oceans. A great deal of information has been packed into this small book... Recommended for school and academic libraries.Salem Statesman-Journal -
Pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about seas and oceans... highly readable... wonderful illustrations.Science Books and Films
There's an awful lot of information packed into this... well organized with appropriate and clear subtitles... useful as a miniencyclopedia.Wave Length Magazine
A handy, multidisciplinary reference book full of fascinating facts... well illustrated.KLIATT
With a title of "Guide to the Oceans" one might expect an extensive text on oceanography or a series of thorough chapters covering each of the oceans. This title is less than that, but more than an entry in a "Dummies' Guide to . . . " series. The book is divided into sections (The Oceans, Exploration, Ocean Leisure, Ocean Life, Ocean Resources, Ocean Atlas, Marine Life) rather than chapters and within these sections are brief overviews of everything from plankton to yachting. The text itself is readable, with the jargon explained simply. There are photographs, maps, graphs or illustrations on every page, so the visual element is important. As a quick and easy reference source at home or in a school or public library, Firefly Guide to the Oceans should find use. Author Dr. John Pernetta is Project Director for the Global Environment Facility of the United Nations Environment Programme. He is also the author of Philips Atlas of the Oceans. KLIATT Codes: SA—Recommended for senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 2004, Firefly, 240p. illus. maps. index., Ages 15 to adult.—Katherine Gillen