The Dead Sea

by Therese Shea

Book Overview

The Dead Sea might sound like a scary place to cool off on a hot day, but many people flock to its waters. The Dead Sea got its name because its salty waters can kill any fish or plants that try to live in it. However, scientists have just recently found a kind of bacteria that live on the seafloor. Readers will find out that some truly spooky things happen around this Middle Eastern lake, like sinkholes opening around its coastline! They'll also...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482411660
• ISBN13: 9781482411669
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5