Take a deep drive into the wonders of the sea with Julia Rothman's bestselling illustrated ocean guide.Follow Rothman’s inquisitive mind and perceptive eye along shorelines, across the open ocean, and below the waves for an artistic exploration of the watery universe. Through her drawings, discover how the world’s oceans formed, why the sea is salty, and the forces behind oceanic phenomena such as rogue waves. Colorful anatomical profiles of sea creatures from crustacean to cetacean, surveys of seafaring vessels and lighthouses, and the impact of plastic and warming water temperatures are just part of this compendium of curiosities that will entertain and educate readers of all ages.
Also available in Julia Rothman's Anatomy series:
Nature Anatomy, Farm Anatomy, Food Anatomy,Nature Anatomy Notebook,and
Wildlife Anatomy.Julia Rothmanis a highly acclaimed contemporary illustrator and author of many best-selling books, includingNature Anatomy,Farm Anatomy,Ocean Anatomy,Food Anatomy,Nature Anatomy Notebook,Wildlife Anatomy,Insect Anatomy,andBird Anatomy. Her illustrated column, Scratch, ran for five years in the SundayNew York Times.Clients for her illustrations and pattern designs include Target,The Washington Post, MTA Arts & Design, and more. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
Introduction
1 A Drop in the Ocean The Earth Is Ocean-Unique
World Ocean
Why Is the Ocean Salty?
Speed of Sound
Pangea
Trade Winds
Features of the Ocean Floor
Tides
Ocean Currents
Waves
Rogue Waves
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