Berthoud Community Library District

"Learn about the fish and plants of the ocean ... Filled with bite-sized facts, multiple flaps, and engaging illustrations [to introduce] young children to the wonders beneath the waves"--Back cover.

"A pictorial account of the sinking and recovery of the United States Mail Steamship Central America...The sinking of the Central America in a hurricane in 1857, was America's worst peacetime sea disaster; in addition to many tons of gold, 425 men were lost. The ship was recovered in 1989."--Cover.

Breathtaking, powerful, and all-encompassing in its sheer scope and visual impact, Ocean sweeps you away on an incredible journey into the depths of our astonishing marine world. This definitive visual guide to the world's oceans including the geological and physical processes that affect the ocean floor, the key habitat zones, and the rich diversity of marine life.