With a deft balance of the intimate and geopolitical

part self-inquiry book

it's a learning experience wrapped in a captivating tale

Each night when the sun went down

100 Things to Know About the Oceans Val Wise With a deft balance ofDo fish wear pyjamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science, environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an essential subject, away from the classroom. Ideal for fact loving