Bibliograph

Across the wide ocean, the why, how, and where of navigation for humans and animals at sea, Karen Romano Young

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Label

Across the wide ocean, the why, how, and where of navigation for humans and animals at sea, Karen Romano Young

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Across the wide ocean

Oclc number

59280290

Responsibility statement

Karen Romano Young

Sub title

the why, how, and where of navigation for humans and animals at sea

Table Of Contents

Big picture -- Sea turtle: True navigation -- Lost? -- Magnetic force -- Compass -- Sailboat: Where am I? -- Around the ocean -- Celestial navigation -- Navigation system -- Right whale: Whale migration -- Whale tales -- Sounds -- Checking in -- Submarine: North Pole -- Vertical navigation -- Beneath the surface -- Shark: On the trail of sharks -- Currents and weather -- Adrift -- Container ship: " A ship in a harbor is safe..." -- "...but that is not what ships are for" -- Heavy seas ahead! -- "Get off that boat!" -- Bon voyage, all!: What a tale! -- Deeper waters -- Books for children -- Books for adults -- Films and videos -- Websites -- Photo credits -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

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