Books with title Rivers and Oceans

Large bodies of water are all around us: rivers flow through our towns and cities, inland lakes collect pools of fresh water, and the salty ocean covers nearly two-thirds of the Earths surface. In this volume, readers will learn about the importance of these three natural sources of water, as well as their similarities and differences. Emphasis is also placed on the relationship between humans and these various water sources, both in terms of constructive use of these precious resources and the risks inherent in pollution. Readers will walk away with a better comprehension of the science behind bodies of water and the delicate balance of the ecosystem.

Geography with twice the gritty bits! Dive into the murky waters and. * Scream! as you peer over the edge of a roaring waterfall. * Defy death! by tucking into a poisonous pufferfish . and surviving. * Tremble! when you go white-water rafting through hair-raising rapids. Raging Rivers takes you on a turbulent river tour from ice cap to ocean. PLUS read the secret diary of a brave river explorer and get to know your watery wildlife with our spotter's guide. Odious Oceans leads you down to the seabed, where you can uncover the dreadful details of the Titanic's last day. Then discover if you're nautical enough to join the Navy. Geography has never been so horrible!

Until now there has been only safety and peace on the Island of Alta. Fruit, goats and fresh water are all provided by the Island. Oceans, shoals, and mountains protect the tiny Islands from outsiders. Magic had left the Island before anyone could remember but none of the people seemed to miss it. People live on the Island without a care or worry for the world around them.Until the ships arrive.Ships come in the night and bring terror to the Island. Weapons unlike anything on the Island thunder into the night and light the sky with fire. The battle is short but brutal. The invaders don't just have weapons and technology...They have magic!The invaders aren't the only ones with power on their side. Three Islanders learn that they have magic on the night the ships arrive. The three of them must work together to learn how to use magic, save the people they love and keep hidden from the invaders. They've seen the signs and they know that magic is loose.