{"product_id":"citizens-of-the-sea-nancy-knowlton-9781426206436","title":"Citizens of the Sea: Wondrous Creatures from the Census of Marine Life","description":"National Geographic underwater photographers and the Census of Marine Life capture the astonishing diversity and the most intriguing organisms in the ocean in this riveting book, by marine scientist Nancy Knowlton. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As you read lively vignettes about sea creatures' names, defenses, migration, mating habits, and more, you'll be amazed at wonders like . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - The almost inconceivable number of creatures in the marine world. From the bounty of microbes in one drop of seawater, we can calculate that there are more individuals in the oceans than stars in the universe.\u003cbr\u003e - The sophisticated sensory abilities that help these animals survive. For many, the standard five senses are just not enough.\u003cbr\u003e - The incredible distances that seabirds and other species cover. Some will feed in both Arctic and Antarctic waters within a single year.\u003cbr\u003e - The odd relationships common in the marine world. From a dental hygienist for fish to a walrus's one-night stand, you'll find beauty, practicality, and plenty of eccentricity in sea-life socialization. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Brilliantly photographed and written in an easygoing style, \u003ci\u003eCitizens of the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e will inform and enchant you with close-up documentation of the fascinating facts of life in the ocean realm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nancy Knowlton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1426206437\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781426206436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e National Geographic Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/14\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.44h x 8.14w x 0.83d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e San Diego Book Awards - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2011","brand":"Nancy Knowlton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44052024557823,"sku":"9781426206436","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4f02a847-d304-4774-bfb2-a008317ab157.jpg?v=1685016537","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/citizens-of-the-sea-nancy-knowlton-9781426206436","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}