Exploring Under the Sea Contributor(s): Pratt, Mary K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1624032540 ISBN-13: 9781624032547 Publisher: Abdo Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $40.65 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2014 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Water (oceans, Lakes, Etc.) - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Extreme Sports |
Dewey: 551.460 |
LCCN: 2013946589 |
Lexile Measure: 1210 |
Series: Story of Exploration |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.3" W x 9.7" (1.40 lbs) 144 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Throughout history, people have always explored new frontiers. Adventure, fame, and scientific discovery have all driven humans to forge into the unknown. This title examines exploration under the sea. Easy-to-read, engaging text takes readers to deep ocean trenches, examines the explorers who journeyed to these strange, fascinating areas, and traces the development of the technology and techniques that made this exploration possible. Well-placed sidebars, vivid photos, helpful maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of the topic. Additional features include a table of contents, a selected bibliography, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |