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One of Library Journal’s 10 Best Books of 2015
Following his acclaimed Atlantic and The Men Who United the States, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this imposing force of nature.
As the Mediterranean shaped the classical world, and the Atlantic
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Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
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Five years in the making ... Explore the oceans ... one place researched by fewer people than have been into space. Also, explores the Artic and Antarctic worlds. Go from the deep oceans of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans to the Earth's frozen seas.
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Harper
Pub. Date
c2010
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English
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Traces the history of the Atlantic Ocean, discussing both its natural history and its role in world history, covering naval battles, shipwrecks, trading routes, storms, resources, and other events and factors that have shaped the ocean and its role in the development of nations.
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Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"The 1950s vintage ocean liner Queen Isabella is making her final voyage before heading to the scrapyard. For the guests on board, among them Christine Thorne, a former journalist turned Maine farmer, it's a chance to experience the bygone mid-20th century era of decadent luxury cruising, complete with fine dining, classic highballs, string quartets, and sophisticated jazz. Smoking is allowed but not cell phones--or children, for that matter. The...
7) Oceans
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Simple text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics of oceans.
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English
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Reviews the story of the Titanic, from its building to the inquiries that were conducted in the U.S. and Britain after it sank in 1912, taking into account the beliefs, attitudes, and ideas of the era which influenced the actions or inactions of people involved in the disaster.
10) Big Pacific
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Distributed by PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
c2017.
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English
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The Pacific Ocean covers one third of the Earth₂s surface, holds half of the world₂s water, and hides the deepest place on the planet. It is a place where huge and iconic, rare and dazzling creatures live, and where creatures yet to be discovered lurk. Filmed in cinematic 4K, the program breaks the boundaries between land and sea to present the Pacific Ocean in a way never seen before.
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Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2016
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English
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That thing is growing again. We must destroy it. The time to act is now ... With these words begins Gideon Crew's latest, most dangerous, most high-stakes assignment yet. Failure will mean nothing short of the end of humankind on earth. Five years ago, the mysterious and inscrutable head of Effective Engineering Solutions, Eli Glinn, led a mission to recover a gigantic meteorite--the largest ever discovered--from a remote island off the coast of South...
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Timeless Media Group
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
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"From Nobel laureate William Golding's (Lord of the flies) epic sea-voyage trilogy comes the story of an ambitious British aristocrat, humbled by the lives of his fellow passengers, as he embarks on an ocean voyage for Australia where he is to be an official in the colonial government."--Container.
13) Wow! Ocean!
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Disney
Pub. Date
c2011
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English
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Izzy, raised in the mountains, visits the ocean on a hot summer day.
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Oregon files adventures volume 12
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English
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When the leader of a militant communist insurgency in the Philippines escapes capture from the U.S. government with almost supernatural ease, it's up to Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon to catch him. Tracing the Filipino insurgent through his drug lord allies, Cabrillo learns his new adversary has his eye on an addictive chemical compound developed during World War II that can turn civilians into supersoldiers. And he's not the only one. An...
15) Lost liners
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Publisher
Hyperion
Pub. Date
1997
Language
English
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A history of the heyday of the transatlantic superliner, exploring legendary ships such as the Titanic, Lusitania, Britannic, and Andrea Doria through essays, illustrations, and photographs of the vessels in their prime and on the ocean floor.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Compelling narrative nonfiction text introduces the Titanic's third-class passengers, including details about their experiences aboard the historic ship, tragic losses, and dramatic stories of survival. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, historical photos, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author
19) Restless oceans
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Time-Life Books
Pub. Date
c1983
Language
English
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Discusses the behavior of ocean and tidal currents, research done in the field and large scale sea-air interaction.
20) State of fear
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 21
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English
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"New York Times bestselling author Michael Crichton delivers another action-packed techo-thriller in State of Fear. When a group of eco-terrorists engage in a global conspiracy to generate weather-related natural disasters, its up to environmental lawyer Peter Evans and his team to uncover the subterfuge. From Tokyo to Los Angeles, from Antarctica to the Solomon Islands, Michael Crichton mixes cutting edge science and action-packed adventure, leading...
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