Whirlpools

by Sara Howell

Book Overview

Whirlpools are swirling vortexes in the ocean sometimes capable of capsizing entire ships. They have long been featured in legend as the work of sea monsters or as gateways to other worlds. We now know that they are normal oceanic currents, usually caused by tides. This attractive volume concisely examines the natural and human-made conditions that create whirlpools, eddies, and more, providing a window into the field of oceanography for an elementary...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1680484850
• ISBN13: 9781680484854
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Rosen Education Service
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5