Bryan Beach

Where did all the water in the oceans come from? What causes the tides? Why does the ocean look blue? Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this fascinating guide to the world's oceans.

"Introduces the reader to sea monsters."-- Millions of years ago, the oceans teemed with creatures that were every bit as fascinating and ferocious as the dinosaurs that ruled the land. These were the marine reptiles that seem completely alien to our modern eyes. These included the massive-jawed pliosaur, the super speedy Mosasaur, and the long-necked plesiosaur. This book covers a very long period, from 430 to just 1.6 million years ago, and not...