14 Fun Facts About the Pacific Ocean

Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Pacific Ocean written by Calista Plummer and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named Pacifica (peaceful) by Spanish Explorers, the Pacific Ocean is anything but peaceful. It is home to 75% of the world's volcanoes, numerous dying islands, and the holder of more than 1/10th of the world's carbon dioxide. It is the largest ocean on Earth. Do you know: What is the average depth of the Pacific Ocean? How much of the Earth does the Pacific Ocean cover? What is "the itch"? How much carbon dioxide does the Pacific Ocean absorb? What thing in the Pacific Ocean makes up half the life on Earth? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.6 Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.