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Dive into the wonder of the sea The Sea gives young people a fresh perspective on the wonders of our oceans. From storms and tides to rescues, fishing, seabirds, deep-sea diving, surfing, and much more, every aspect of our existence with the great waters of the world is examined in this globe-hopping book. Lush photographs and dynamic text combine to reveal fascinating stories of the sea. An environmental focus makes this book an instructive, invaluable addition to every child's library. AUTHOR BIO: Robert Burleigh has written many award-winning books for children, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. His most recent book for Abrams was Earth From Above for Young Readers, with photographs by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, which won a Platinum Award from the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio. He lives in Chicago. Philip Plisson is a highly acclaimed marine photographer who in 1999 was admitted into the exclusive group Peintres de la Marine (Official Painters of the French Navy). His work comprises more than 220,000 images and 26 books published in the past 10 years.Synopsis
DESCRIPTION (longer copy)Young readers will be absorbed by this lushly photographed and illustrated book on the magic and marvels of the sea. Photographed by Official Navy Painter (France) Philip Plisson, THE SEA takes readers on a globe-hopping journey to examine the many faces of the ocean, as well as the many ways people make their lives at sea. Part-documentary, part-poetic portrait, THE SEA offers a range of educational views on everything from storm warnings to seabird species to the art of tying sailor knots. Traditional fishing is observed, as well as lesser-known industries such as fish-farming, oyster-farming and salt-farming. Also interwoven into the text are ecological issues addressing how man has soiled the sea with pollution and waste, so there is an environmentally-conscious exhortation here.
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Lush photographs and dynamic text combine to reveal fascinating stories of the sea and gives young people a fresh perspective on the wonders of the oceans. Full color.