Could you survive being shipwrecked in the middle of the ocean? Tracked by a murderous whale? Whaleship Essex: Disaster at Sea in the True Survival series explores the shocking survival story of the Whaleship Essex and her crew. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate...

Explores the ocean, industries and recreational activities connected with it, and the threat posed by human destruction of the environment.

"Discover the natural resources and animals of the arctic ocean, and learn about the explorers and current issues facing this ocean"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the physical features and marine life of the world's oceans, how we harvest the seas, and the effects of pollution.

"Dive through sunlit shallows into dark, mysterious depths and discover the wonders of the world's oceans. Meet bizarre-looking fish, see how an octopus moves, explore shipwrechs, and find out how people use and protect the oceans."--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the earth's smallest ocean, and provides instructions for an activity to demonstrate how ice floats.

Introduces the long, curving ocean that covers approximately one fifth of the earth's surface, and provides instructions for an activity to demonstrate evaporation of salt water.