Savage Waters presents an outstanding explanation of the “rhythms of the sea,” that is, tides, currents, wave construction, sea level, drifts, streams and gyres, the sea floor and heavenly bodies which influence them...and the climates they help to create... I never quite understood how waves formed and moved until I read this explanation and absorbed the accompanying illustrations.

Dramatic titles and eye-catching covers will draw readers into these attractive, well-written volumes in The Restless Sea series, which successfully blend history and science… Scientific subjects are discussed clearly and concisely, and the texts are as engaging as they are informative… The appealing layouts make excellent use of color graphics and photographs.