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Text and photographs explore the physical characteristics, life forms, and fragility of the world's oceans.

Describes various characteristics of the world's oceans, including origins, the composition of seawater, currents, and the effect of the moon on tides.

Describes the physical features of an ocean, its community of plants and animals, and environmental threats.

Explores the diversity of the oceans, seas, and gulfs of the planet Earth.

"World War II, October 21, 1942. A B-17 bomber drones high over the Pacific Ocean, sending a desperate SOS into the air. The crew is carrying America's greatest living war hero on a secret mission deep into the battle zone. But the plane is lost, burning through its final gallons of fuel. At 1:30 p.m., there is only one choice left: an emergency landing at sea. If the crew survives the impact, they will be left stranded without food or water hundreds...

Down in the tropical sea lives a beautiful coral reef, home to a world of fish and other creatures.

Details the World War II battles between the Americans and the Japanese at the Pacific islands of Midway and Guadalcanal.