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The parts of a plant that grow below are just as important as what's above ground. Readers will learn about the world of roots, bulbs, and tubers, as well as other organisms that grow underground. Readers will also discover why the things that grow underground are an important part of the Earth.
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A mongoose that kills snakes! A bat that goes fishing! Many mammals have extreme ways of adapting to survive in their environments. Discover some of the most interesting and unusual adaptations that have occurred in mammals that have allowed them to survive in any habitat on the earth.
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Leatherback sea turtles face one of their lives' biggest challenges as soon as they're hatched. Crawling out of their eggs on the sandy shore, they hurry to the sea in a race to escape those who see them as a tasty meal. If they survive and thrive, they can grow longer than an adult male is tall and weigh as much as a small car! Learn more about these amazing animals, including where they live, what they eat, the many challenges they face in their...
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There's more than just dirt below! Readers will learn about the layers and types of soil underground. Rocks, clay, sand, silt and all nonliving things underground are explored. Earth's core, mantle, and crust are also discussed. Readers will also discover why we could not live without dirt, and why we need to protect it.
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Oceans are an important part of the Earth. Filled with millions of species of life, human actions have put this important ecosystem in danger. Why are oceans so important to humans? Why should we change our actions to help protect them? Endangered Oceans answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features, and stunning photography. Readers will learn about the vast life within the ocean and the part they can play in protecting...
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Readers will learn just how amazing sea cucumbers can be. The many species of this ocean invertebrate may not look like other undersea animals, but they have some amazing adaptations and behaviors that help them survive. Without faces, limbs, bones, blood, or a brain, sea cucumbers have incredible ways eating, moving, reproducing, and defending themselves.
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All sorts of interesting creepy crawlies live in underground habitats. Readers will love learning about the bugs, spiders, grubs, and earthworms that lurk below. Young readers will uncover the features of the animals' underground habitats and discover the important roles the creatures play in the ecosystem.
15) Sea Urchins
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Readers will learn just how amazing sea urchins can be. The many species of this ocean invertebrate may not look like other undersea animals, but they have some amazing adaptations and behaviors that help them survive. Without faces, limbs, bones, blood, or a brain, sea urchins have incredible ways eating, moving, reproducing, and defending themselves.
16) Sea Dragons
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What looks like a sea horse covered with leaves? It's the sea dragon! Learn all about this real-life dragon that lives in the ocean off the coast of southern Australia. Life science curriculum links are covered throughout. Critical thinking questions using the common core are also included.
19) Sea Anemones
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Readers will learn just how amazing sea anemones can be. The many species of this ocean invertebrate may not look like other undersea animals, but they have some amazing adaptations and behaviors that help them survive. Without faces, limbs, bones, blood, or a brain, sea anemones have incredible ways eating, moving, reproducing, and defending themselves.