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Factology: Ocean is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.
Did you know that a blue whale weighs about the same as 33 elephants? Get ready to discover even more fascinating facts about the ocean, its wildlife, and the history of sea exploration.
This visually stunning science guide takes you on an underwater voyage past coral reefs, submarine volcanoes and deep-sea fish. Learn about how tides and currents work, why the ocean is so salty, how humans have dived to the depths in submersible craft and much more!
Contents include:
- Wild waves
- Ocean in motion
- Why is the sea salty?
- Danger!
- Big Floaty Giants
- Remarkable reefs
- Sea sounds
- Creatures of the abyss
- Under pressure
- Go fish!
- Climate crisis
- Land, ahoy!
- Triangle of terror!
- Buried treasure!
- Otherworldly oceans
- Ocean quiz
Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject. It explains key concepts and highlights significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible, and entertaining.
The KS2 and KS3 school curriculum is consulted when devising each volume to ensure that the books cover critical educational topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM subjects.
Author Biography
The Factology series has been created by Button Books' team of writers, editors, specialist historians and designers, who have collectively worked across a wide range of media including: books, magazines, newspaper, TV and radio. The design team have also worked for worldwide brands including: Nickelodeon, Penguin Books, Renault, MTV, Virgin and Levis.
