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Young readers dive into non-fiction with the help of these vibrant books about the intriguing world of marine life. ... Read more

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The Rapture of the Deep
I really appreciated Van Dover's perspective.She gave an intriguing glimpse into an area of our world which is too seldom viewed, and even less reported upon.Though the writing at times was not at the top tier, she has a wealth of knowledge that translates well onto the page.I particularly enjoyed her perspective as a woman, describing what it's like to break into a predominantly masculine field.On the other side, at times greater humility would assist in the quality of the work.Overall Van Dover's passion and enjoyment of her work are thoroughly communicated, and for brief moments I am transported below the surface with her, into a fascinating unknown and alien world.

Fails on all fronts
The explication of the science is a failure. The ecology is poorly treated and the implications for evolution are under-addressed.

As a piece of science-journalism it fails to ignite. The author spends too much time dwelling on her own success at becoming the first female pilot of deep-sea vessel, Alvin. She forgets the "gee-whiz factor" which is necessary for a book of this type.

This is the only book I've given away in over 35 years. No strings attached.

a wonderful adventure for oceanography fans
In Deep Ocean Journeys, Cindy Lee Van Dover shares her love of the ocean and her fascination with the deep diving exploration that is revealing a truly remarkable dimension of this planet.Van Dover has invested a majorpart of her life in deep diving ventures and the rigorous laboratoryresearch that increases our intrique with the mysteries of life interritory seemingly alien beyond hope for life forms.This charmingbook lets us go into the abyss with Cindy Lee, peer out into the darknessilluminated by the research submersible Alvin's lights, and gaze at hotvents pouring out water that would be steam were it not for the intensepressure of the great deep...we see colonies of giant tube worms livingwithout the benefit of photosynthesis and have to open our minds to newpossibilities for living organisms.This little book is beautifullyillustrated and written with an open and friendly voice.It is a winner tothose of us who want to let our imaginations open doors.I love DeepOcean Journeys and have used it with students.Readers might do well toconsider it as a present for young, would be scientists.The oceans offermajor opportunities for discovery that should attract those who want to bea part of cutting edge research! Thank you Cindy Lee Van Dover ... Read more

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Young readers dive into non-fiction with the help of these vibrant books about the intriguing world of marine life. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library’s preservation reformatting program. ... Read more

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Young readers dive into non-fiction with the help of these vibrant books about the intriguing world of marine life. ... Read more

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A book about a love affair with Nova Scotia, about the search for a sane and magnificent asylum away from the industrial world. It explores life and death on Cape Breton, New York City street life with John Milton as a guide, how Marshall McLuhan caused mayhem and revolution in a New Jersey high school, an eclectic approach to winter, Labrador, Saskatoon, smuggling tomatoes into Canada, a strip search at the hands of the Mounties in a Labrador airport, an attempt to hike on foot the entire coastline of Nova Scotia, cigarettes, skateboards, winter surfing in Canada, the decline and fall of outhouses, a curious Nova Scotian rligious cult based on the splitting of firewood, eggplant poetry, hitchhiking in Alabama, learning to live with Davey Crockett, ravens, the Alaskan Highway, Iceland, divine intervention in Pictou County and even the death of Lesley Choyce. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ... Read more

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Young readers easily dive into non-fiction with the help of these vibrant books about the intriguing world of marine life. ... Read more

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This volume covers the diversity of animal life in Earth's oceans. It discusses various types of marine life such as whales, fish, and corals and includes sections on deepwater exploration as well as underwater archaeology. ... Read more

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Young readers dive into non-fiction with the help of these vibrant books about the intriguing world of marine life. ... Read more

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Each of these libraries of six delightful titles was created especially to help children understand and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.Each book, which has been written and illustrated by award-winning authors and artists, tells the story of an animal in its natural environment. Accurate in detail and rich in storytelling tradition, these books are perfect for giving and collecting.

Authenticated by the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by Thomson Gale on July 31, 2007. The length of the article is 787 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dreaded ocean 'dead zone' returns along coastal stretch.(Environment)(Experts say its reappearance may have huge implications for ocean life)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: July 31, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: A1

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Which is the largest ocean? What causes high tides? Do fish sleep? Why are coral reefs important? How do muddy wetlands form? These and many more questions about the mysterious world of the ocean are answered in this thorough and easy-to-read reference book. ... Read more

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Great science book for kids and adults
We bought this book while vacationing at Cape Cod.Using a question and answer format, the book clearly and simply explains many facts about the ocean and ocean life -- at exactly the right level for kids.Just enough info, not too much.

My five and eight year old kids loved it and so did I. ... Read more