This valuable 78 page book is a must for every family library and covers wave actions, all kinds of currents and marine life, and hypothermia conditions to learn what to avoid with pictures and simple explanations to reduce your risks. If you learned to swim in a clear heated pool with goggles, then you must read this book to your entire family before you take your next vacation The number one reason why people unintentionally drown is because they overestimate their swimming ability. However, few swim instruction books and lesson programs spend time teaching you and your family about water safety concerns in unfamiliar places. But it is a known fact that lack of knowledge of unfamiliar places and weak to moderate swimming skills more often lead to panic and tragedies.