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Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Creatures of the Deep
Sharks and dinosaurs,
dinosaurs and sharks, we
find them both alien and
awe-inspiring, at once
utterly inhuman and somehow
irresistibly compelling. But
... > full story
Reef
Coral reefs are often called
"the rainforests of the sea"
because of the quantity and
diversity of life they
support, and because they
are highly sensitive and
threatened ecosystems.
Building on the success of
... > full story
The Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss
On dry land, most organisms
are confined to the surface,
or at most to altitudes of a
hundred meters—the
height of the tallest trees.
In the oceans, though, livin ... > full story
Oceans Of Kansas: A Natural History Of The Western Interior Sea (Life of the Past)
"The bright midday sun
glinted off the calm waters
of the Inland Sea and
silhouetted the long,
sinuous form of a huge
... > full story
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After the Dinosaurs: The Age of Mammals (Life of the Past)
Perhaps nudged over the evolutionary cliff by a giant boloid striking the earth, the incredible and fascinating group of animals called dinosaurs became extinct some 65 million years ago (except for ... > read more -
The Most Important Fish in the Sea: Menhaden and America
In this brilliant portrait of the oceans’ unlikely hero, H. Bruce Franklin shows how menhaden have shaped America’s national—and natural—history, and why reckless overfishing ... > read more -
Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))
Demystifies aquarium setup and maintenance Combine and care for a wide variety of marine fish and invertebrates Dive into the colorful world of saltwater fish! This fun, friendly guide ... > read more -
Paleo Sharks: Survival of the Strangest
If you think today's sharks are fearsome, wait until you see what swam in the oceans hundreds of millions of years ago! Creatures with snouts like saws, and spiral jaws. Sharks so large they could ... > read more -
Reef Fish Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas
825 classic marine life photographs of 600 common and rare reef fish species. The easy-to-use, quick reference format makes it a snap to identify the myriad of fishes in Florida, Caribbean and ... > read more -
Paleoclimatology: Reconstructing Climates of the Quaternary (International Geophysics)
Raymond S. Bradley provides his readers with a comprehensive and up-to-date review of all of the important methods used in paleoclimatic reconstruction, dating and paleoclimate modeling. Two ... > read more -
Dinosaurs and Other Mesozoic Reptiles of California
One of the most geologically complex and diverse states, California spent much of the age of dinosaurs under water. While most of the fossils found in the state are those of reptiles that lived in ... > read more -
Sea Dragons: Predators Of The Prehistoric Oceans
In the days when dinosaurs dominated the earth, their marine counterparts-every bit as big and ferocious-reigned supreme in prehistoric seas. In this entrancing book, Richard Ellis, one of the ... > read more -
Underworld: The Mysterious Origins of Civilization
What secrets lie beneath the deep blue sea? Underworld takes you on a remarkable journey to the bottom of the ocean in a thrilling hunt for ancient ruins that have never been found—until now. ... > read more -
Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science
This introduction to oceanography text uses an interdisciplinary approach and emphasizes the discipline's connections with astronomy, physics, chemistry, meteorology, geology, biology, ecology, ... > read more
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