Super Subs - Opening Up Undersea Frontiers

By David Jefferis

Book Overview

Our planet is 70% water, much of it unknown. Super Subs explores the latest machines and the people that help reveal the secrets of the last great frontier - the world's oceans. Fascinating topics include: - how a submarine works - nuclear subs and sub hunters - rescuing a sub crew trapped on the seabed - deep divers and their equipment - exploring sunken wrecks - oceans in peril - a helpful glossary to explain scientific terms and concepts

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778700534
• ISBN13: 9780778700531
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 11.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7