In 1819, the 238-ton Essex set sail from Nantucket on a routine voyage to hunt whales. Fifteen months later the Essex was rammed and sunk by an enraged sperm whale. Fearing cannibals on the islands to the west, the 20-man crew set out in three small boats for South America, almost 3,000 miles away. Three months later, only eight were left alive. This book shares a fantastic saga of survival and adventure, steeped in the lore of the whaling tradition,...

LOST IN THE PACIFIC is the first book in a new narrative nonfiction series that tells the true story of a band of World War II soldiers who became stranded at sea and had to fight for survival. 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...

"An introduction to the location, climate, special geographic features, and animal life unique to the Pacific Ocean. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author" --Amazon.com

This book introduces children to the Pacific Ocean, looking at climate, ports, and features of its geography. Different types of islands and the ocean floor are explored using key geography terms. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

"The Pacific Ocean serves as a route for the transportation of goods and people. It provides opportunities for play and inspires creativity. The Pacific Ocean has also played a very important role in the growth of many cultures. The Our Five Oceans series features stunning visuals, detailed maps, educational debates, and challenging research activities. Each book explores key topics such as ocean life, ecosystems, and environmental issues"--Page 4...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique features, characteristics, and wildlife of the Pacific Ocean. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the ocean's geography, geology, climate and weather, animals and plants, habitats, history, and research and explorations. Take a Look! infographics feature a world map with the ocean's range highlighted and labeled as well as...

Examines plant and animal life found in the Pacific Ocean.

"Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US entered World War II in December 1941 with only 44 Naval submarines -- many of them dating from the 1920s. With the Pacific battleship fleet decimated after Pearl Harbor, it was up to the feisty and heroic sailors aboard the US submarines to stop the Japanese invasion across the Pacific. Including breakouts highlighting submarine life and unsung African-American and female war heroes, award-winning author...