These are horizons that have passed before my eyes in two years of my life, the two years of my sailing trip around the world.This book is not a marine navigation manual, nor a guide to tropical countries, or a naturalistic documentary, or a love story, but it's a bit of everything.This is my life of the two years that have opened my eyes, not only in the physical sense, to the reality of the world, which has expanded this way my "horizons".

Two Years Before the Mast is a book by the American author Richard Henry Dana, Jr. written after a two-year sea voyage starting in 1834. He kept a diary throughout the voyage, and after returning he wrote a recognized American classic, Two Years Before the Mast, published in 1840, the same year of his admission to the bar.

If you want to learn about Jellyfish then look no further. This mind-opening guide takes you on an expedition to the underworld life of jellyfish, jellyfish season, jellyfish as pets a beginner's guide, jellyfish species and types of jellyfish.

This is Mr. Big Fins, and heÕs ready to teach you a lesson or two. Whales are amazing giants that periodically surface to show you how amazing they are! Turn the pages of this picture book to learn about them, and what you can do to make they continue to exist. Buy your copy today!

Geography is a big subject to study as it encompasses boundaries set by man. How do you make it a friendly topic for young children? You break down concepts into easy to understand bits, of course! Top that with a presentation composed of vibrant images and great layout. Secure a copy of this educational book today!

How do seas differ from oceans? Find the answer to this question, and so much more, by opening the pages of this educational book. The way information is presented here allows for easy understanding of an otherwise complex subjects. Pictures are considered universal; so their use here is very age-appropriate. Secure a copy today!

A child would enjoy an In The Deep Blue Sea Picture Book. Children are natural explorers and an In The Deep Blue Sea Picture Book will open them up to becoming familiar with the underwater world. The pictures would allow the child to submerge themselves into the idea of the deep blue sea without confusing the child with too many words. Learning about ocean animals and the oceanic atmosphere is interesting and fun for children of all ages. An In The Deep Blue Sea Picture Book would grasp th...

Make complex subjects easy to understand by breaking them down into bits and pieces of information. The use of images is a powerful tool to drive attention to a wonderful resource for geography. This workbook is very child-friendly and will be very appealing even to those who despise reading. After all, there are only a few lines to read in this book, but more lessons can be learned. Grab a copy now!

Praise for the first edition:"More than a picture book ... Hoyt's elegant writing provides both the historical background for deep-sea exploration and an ecological perspective on life in the ocean's depths."-- American Scientist"A magnificent bestiary ... and a reminder of how little we actually know about the seas surrounding us."-- Popular ScienceWinner, Outstanding Nonfiction Book of the Year-- American Society of ...

Whale watching is one of the most popular vacation and nature activities in many parts of the world. To see these beautiful creatures in all their glory provides an experience one is not likely to forget.Their sheer size and grace is truly a sight to be experienced by anyone at any age. It is truly nature at its very best!"Best Whale Watching" gives you the information and tips you need to get the most out of your whale watch experience. From when to go to where to sit to h...

Rich and strange from the tip of its title to its deep-sunk bones’ Robert MacfarlaneFrom the author of Leviathan, or, The Whale, comes a composite portrait of the subtle, beautiful, inspired and demented ways in which we have come to terms with our watery planet.In the third of his watery books, the author goes in pursuit of human and animal stories of the sea. Of people enchanted or driven to despair by the water, accompanied by whales and birds and seals – familiar spirit...

Try teaching a young child about oceans, seas and rivers and other bodies of water and you will most certainly have a difficult time capturing his/her attention. A picture book increases your child's attention span. The pictures help in stimulating the imagination and creativity so a child would feel like he/she is "in the story". Secure your child's copy today!