Ocean State Libraries

"Detailed descriptions of the "Titanic," including its accommodations and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912."--

"Discusses the role of the oceans on Earth and introduces waves, tides, and water pressure"--Provided by publisher.

Describes features of thh Atlantic Ocean, including its icebergs, the area known as the Sargasso Sea, and such inhabitants as eels and dolphins.

Specifically discussing the Pacific Ocean, provides basic information about the sea, including wave formation, currents, tides, marine biology, and the landscape of the ocean floor.

Critically acclaimed nonfiction author Deborah Hopkinson pieces together the story of the TITANIC and that fateful April night, drawing on the voices of survivors and archival photographs. In this award-winning book, critically acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson weaves together the voices and stories of real TITANIC survivors and witnesses to the disaster -- from the stewardess Violet Jessop to Captain Arthur Rostron of the CARPATHIA, who came to...

What do people drill into the ocean floor for? What's special about the Sargasso Sea? Why do people like to visit the Caribbean Islands?

Follows a team of New England Aquarium scientists as they follow and study migrating North Atlantic right whales and speculates about the future survival of this endangered species.

Covers saltiness, tides, waves and weather, plants and animals, and ecological issues. Includes instructions for projects.