Miranda Krestovnikoff
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"From the bitter cold polar regions to the lush tropics, birds have found incredible ways to adapt and survive anywhere. White-winged diuca finches nest high upon freezing glaciers and mightly peregrine falcons circle skyscrapers in busy cities. Look up! What birds can do is extraordinary. The statuesque golden eagle spots prey from miles away. You can tell what time of day an owl hunts by looking at the color of its eyes. With its long, muscular...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Oceans cover more than 70% of the world--and so much science is lurking underneath that water's surface. This survey-style book explores an incredible collection of narratives, featuring fascinating facts and stories about the world's deepest seas and oceans. This is an eye-catching, comprehensive look at the creatures and plants that populate these waters and the people who have explored it, as well as a critical look at what is at stake now in...
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
This nineteenth-century tale of an electric submarine, its eccentric captain, and the undersea world, anticipated many of the scientific achievements of the twentieth century. The adventures of a French scientist and his companions who travel the seven seas as prisoners in the submarine of the mysterious Captain Nemo.
5) Coast
Publisher
British Broadcasting Corporation
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Discover the secrets and hidden stories of the beautiful British coastline and beyond in sixteen selected episodes from the award-winning BBC documentary series. A fascinating series that combines compelling storytelling and stunning aerial photography to show the unique relationship between the British people and their shared seas and shores.