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PREFATORY. TWENTY years ago, half our continent was an unknown land, and the Rocky Mountains were our Pillars of Hercules. Five years hence, the Orient will be our next-door neighbor. We shallhold the worlds granary, the worlds treasury, the worlds highway. But we shall have no Far West, no border, no Civilization, in line of battle, pressing savages, and hostile conquering Nature. back hostile I have sought to picture a fleeting phase of our national life not omitting its grotesque, lawless features not concealing my admiration for the adventurous pioneers who have founded great States from the Missis sippi to the Pacific, and made a new geography for the American Union. It is discreditable to Americans peculiarly so to those with means and leisure for traveling abroad that they know little of this geography little of the greatness, richness and beauty of our national inheritance. In exhaustlessness and variety of resources, no other country on the globe equals ours beyond the Mississippi. In grand natural curiosities and wonders, all other countries combined fall far below it. Its mines, forests and prairies await the capitalist. Its dusky races, earth-monuments and ancient cities importune tne antiquarian. cataracts, canyons and crests woo the painter. Its Its mountains, minerals and stupendous vegetable productions challenge the naturalist. Its air invites the invalid, healing the system wounded by ruder climates. Its society welcomes the immigrant, offering high interest upon ment of money, brains or skill and if need be, generous errors past a clean page to begin anew the record of his life. his invest obliviousness of The themes are fruitful. The Pacific Railroad hastens toward comple tion. We seem on the threshold of a destiny higher and better than any nation has yet fulfilled. And the great West is to rule us. The field is very large. In crossing it here and there, I have only lin gered at some noteworthy points. Future writers will study and depict it, State by State, more minutely and more worthily. NEW YORK, May, 1867. POSTSCRIPT. In view of the unexpectedly large and continuing demand for this work, a re vised edition is issued, with a corrected map, a copious alphabetical index, and fifty pages ofnew reading matter, bringing it forward to the date of the completion of our first railroad across the continent. NEW YORK, June 1869. ILLUSTRATIONS. ARTISTS NAMES IN SMALL CAPITALS ENGEAY1ES IN ITALICS. 1 MAP of the region between the Mississippi and the Pacific. Two pages. Drawn on wood by TUDOR HORTON engraved by Fay Cox 2 Illuminated Title page. THOMAS NAST. J. P. Davis Speer. 3 The Gray Goose Quill. A. C. WARREN. Fay Cox 17 4 A Snagged Steamer. A. R. WAUD. Davis Speer. 21 5 The Grade in Kansas City. A. R. WAUD. Davis Speer 6 Lawrence Kansas, 26 in 1857. THOMAS HOGAN. Davis Speer. 7 Waukarusa. GEORGE G. WHITE. Davis Speer. 8 Mud Fort. HOGAN. Davis Speer 9 Capture of Colonel Titus. WHITE. N... ... Read more

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From the desert to the rain forest, animals adapt to their surroundings for survival. Explore the world's habitats and the animals that make these places their homes. ... 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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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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Parrotfish
This book was fine but I was looking for a book for my 8-year old's research project. This book is more appropriate for younger readers. ... Read more

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Full of fascinating facts and real-life examples, Exploring the Ocean is an engaging, comprehensive investigation into those vast bodies of water that dominate two-thirds of our earth. Divided into four books -- The Physical Ocean, Life in the Ocean, Uses of the Ocean, and an accompanying index volume -- this extraordinary reference is a thorough, easy-to-understand study of oceanography, from underwater geography and topography to the vast variety of ocean life to human exploration and exploitation. Each topic features:* A spread devoted to concepts and understanding* Sidebars on specifics such as important oceanographers or rules for *oral reef divers* Easy-to-read diagrams and maps* Stunning color photographs from all over the worldExploring the Ocean also includes useful volume and set indexes, appendices of basic ocean facts, websites, and further reading suggestions. Perfect for a casual dip or complete immersion, Exploring the Ocean encourages the marine biologist in all of us to delve into the depths of this intriguing world.Volume 1With examples such as the Tethys Ocean and the Great Barrier Reef, Volume 1: The Physical Ocean brings the remarkable enormity of the oceans to life by examining the composition of the water itself, ocean currents, waves, tides and climactic influences. The Physical Ocean provides a comprehensive understanding of why, how, and where the oceans exist, and how they have changed from their origins to the present day. You learn the answers to questions such as:* Why is does the earth appear blue?* How do oceans clean the air?* How can we keep our oceans healthy?Volume 2Volume 2: Life in the Ocean examines life within the water, from the earliest life-forms discovered in fossils to the vast range of species swimming the seas today. Marine plants and seabirds, mammals, reptiles, fish, and even the tiniest phytoplankton are examined in depth with vivid images and fascinating facts. Throughout Life in the Ocean, threats to marine life are highlighted, including pollution, overfishing, and littering, with an eye to future conservation and protection of our oceans. Life in the Ocean answers questions such as:* What kind of marine fossils were found in the Grand Canyon?* What is a trilobite?* Do whales sing?Volume 3: Volume 3: Uses of the Ocean traces humankind's dependence on oceans through the ages, looking back to the earliest explorers and examining the surprising ways we use the sea in everyday life. Humans have harnessed the power of the sea for transportation, fishing, mining, and tidal power and seen fantastic developments -- as well as tragic disasters. This volume investigates myths about the ocean, our desire to explore and improve, and asks what damage human exploration is having on the oceans. Uses of the Ocean has answers to questions such as:* Who were Jason and the Argonauts?* What ocean did Vasco Da Gama explore?* What happens when an oil tanker spills into the ocean?Volume 4: Index ... Read more

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From the sight of a breaching whale, the joyful rolling of a dolphin in the waves, to the sounds of the creaking and groaning of a wooden ship under full sail, you and your family will enjoy studying the vast oceans of our world. This unit study will help you "see" the ocean and provide you with a lasting awareness of the delicate balance between all the elements of creation.So grab a pail and a shovel and let's head for the ocean! ... 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 digital document is an article from Girls' Life, published by Monarch Avalon, Inc. on August 1, 2004. The length of the article is 2360 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: Friend blend: the do's and don'ts of mixing your old crew with the new....(friends)
Author: Ocean Gildee
Publication: Girls' Life (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2004
Publisher: Monarch Avalon, Inc.
Volume: 11Issue: 1Page: 22(1)

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What's the difference between a lizard and a salamander? Can you guess why poison dart frogs are so colorful? What's so funny about a clown fish? And what in the world is an anemone? REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS and OCEAN LIFE are the newest titles in the Blue Zoo Guides series. Close-up photos, charming illustrations, and a clever ruler for measuring the animals will make these big books a sure-fire hit with young animal lovers. ... Read more

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A thought-provoking look at the state of our world, how our environment has been damaged and how it can be repaired.The "Life in the..." series looks at cities, deserts, islands, oceans, plains and more (in English and Spanish) - teaching kids ages 8-11 how to protect the environment.

The Parent Council proclaims that this is "An excellent series... Definitely a winner in any school library." ... Read more

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Great for Young Children
I was surprised how thin this book is when I received it. There are large color photos on each page and very large print. It is very basic but manages to give some great information in limited words. Of course it doesn't go on to explain "Why?" -But is great to start a conversation and good jumping off point to get children to want to know more about the ocean. Our 5 year old asked a lot of questions before turning to the next page, so the book is good for getting children interested and leaves them yearning to learn more.

Amazing
I found this book absoloutly wounderful. It countians amazing facts and wounderful pictures. The bookhas facts about how people lived with the sea and the animals in it. This book is excellent. ... 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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Whales, sharks, and dolphins are just a few of the strange and amazing creatures that live in the sea.Each ocean animal ­ from a tiny coral shrimp to an enormous squid ­ is an important part of the ocean environment. See close-up pictures of krill and the mouth of a cookiecutter shark like none before! ... Read more

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Whimsical, appealing drawings spring like magic from the page as young artists learn how to make charming creations from simple shapes. Each step is carefully shown and finished in full color. Fun examples and instructions all but guarantee success for budding cartoonists!

Starting with simple shapes and the most basic materials, these books show young artists the essential skills involved in combining shapes to make characters and objects, simplifying and coloring them.

Anyone familiar with Freddie Levin's previous titles will recognize her warm and inviting colored pencil drawing style in 1-2-3 Draw Ocean Life. After introducing basic shapes and fish vocabulary, she includes whales and dolphins, sea turtle, squid and octopus, crab and shrimp, starfish, sea cucumber and jellyfish, and much more.

In addition to their subject-matter appeal, the simplicity of many of the colorful drawings makes success easy for younger, less experienced artists, while at the same time the more challenging subjects (an eel and a shark twisting away from the viewer), subtle colors and shading will engage those with more finely-honed skills. ... Read more

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Through the use of basic shapes like circles, ovals and triangles, children can learn to draw a variety of creatures from the sea. You can start with easy sea shells and move on to the more complex shrimp and octopus.

The Clown fish begins with a simple oval and the instructions take you through a instructional and visual journey. All the steps are sketched out making the drawings super fun and easy to copy. A pencil, eraser and colored pencils are all you need. You could also paint the final drawings.

The pictures include a cute Sea Horse, Sea Turtles, Crab, Shrimp, Coral Reef Fish, Dolphins, Whales, Anemones and many more...

1-2-3 Draw books are perfect for new artists learning about the basics of drawing and this book will provide hours of fun activities. Once you learn how to draw the sea creatures, you can then put them all in one picture with a coral reef.

~The Rebecca Review

1-2-3 books are all great
Having been introduced to the 1-2-3 books at our local library, I was excited to see the ocean life being released as the aquarium is one of our children's favorite places to visit.They love to draw the different types of sea creatures and the way that the illustrations are broken down, even very young children can create a fish that resembles the actual creature.I love all the 1-2-3 books and we use them regularly. ... Read more

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Help them dive right into new subjects with these 24 full-color, 8-1/2" x 11" picture cards, which accurately illustrate and explain Life in the Ocean. Subjects covered include: sea mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, mollusks, crustaceans, seaweed, and an ocean food chain. Printed large enough to be clearly legible to students seated around you, they serve well as teaching aids for group discussion. They may also be used center activities and bulletin board displays. Additional topical information is provided on the back of each card. Printed on durable card stock to remain a long-lasting resource for you and your students. This set makes a nice complement to EMC855 - Animals without Backbones and EMC859 - Habitats. ... Read more