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First published in 1653, Izaak Walton's "The Compleat Angler" is a classic and much-loved treatise on the art of fishing. Immediately popular after its publication, "The Compleat Angler" was reprinted and updated numerous times by Walton. Written as a conversation between the fictional characters of the experienced angler Piscator and his student Viator, which was changed to a hunter named Venator in later editions, the treatise is part an instructional...
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Did you know that the courtship dance of some seahorses can last eight hours? Or how the sea serpent myth is thought to have started? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts split into categories such as record breakers, sharks, unusual fish and many more. So if you want to know which fish the Romans used as a recreational drug, or in which states it is illegal to get a fish drunk, then this is the book for you! Find the information...
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Los peces viven en todo el mundo, tanto en agua dulce como en salada, y en hábitats tropicales, templados y polares. Algunos peces tienen huesos y otros tienen esqueletos de cartílagos. Los tamaños varían desde diminutos peces dorados, hasta inmensos tiburones blancos, con todo tipo de tamaños en el medio. Desde especies planas que habitan en el fondo marino, hasta nadadores con velocidad de torpedo, las formas de sus cuerpos cumplen todas sus...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What do a shark, a seahorse, and a ray have in common? They're all fish! But do you know what makes a fish a fish? Read this book to find out! Learn all about reptiles, insects, mammals, and other animal groups in the Meet the Animal Groups series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos,...
5) Fish
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Fish! Did you know that fish can see all the way around themselves, without turning their heads? This comes in handy when they are looking for food. Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make this 24-page book fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and...
6) Sharks
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In Sharks, early readers will learn about the many different kinds of sharks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the unique features of hammerheads, makos, and great white sharks.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify a shark's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sharks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...
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With amazing speed and razor-sharp teeth, a shark is one of the deadliest hunters in the ocean. Readers will learn about what makes sharks such dangerous predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill readers and give them a closer look at the lives of these awesome creatures.
8) Clownfish
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In Clownfish, emergent readers will discover where clownfish live and how they protect their young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they learn about the underwater world of this beautiful fish.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify a clownfish's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about clownfish online using our safe search engine that provides...
9) Pufferfish
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In Pufferfish, early readers will learn how the pufferfish gets its name and discover how the fish protects itself against predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating underwater world of the pufferfish.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify a pufferfish's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pufferfish online...
11) Fish
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Fish can be showy pets. But some take a lot of work! This title introduces beginning readers to pet fish through low-level text and bright photos. A fish tank diagram and labeled photos of different species support the text and reinforce content for students just starting to read independently.
12) Fish
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In Fish, early readers will learn how to care for a pet fish and discover which types of fish make good pets. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner.
A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a fish needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet fish online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...
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Snails and sea slugs use Sea Slime. But, did you know that coral and clownfish need slime, too? Marine scientist Ellen Prager takes us deep into the sea to introduce us to fascinating and bizarre animals that use slime to capture their food, protect themselves from harm, or even move from place to place in their underwater environment.
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Snails and sea slugs use Sea Slime. But, did you know that coral and clownfish need slime too? Marine scientist Ellen Prager takes us deep into the sea to introduce us to fascinating and bizarre animals that use slime to capture their food, protect themselves from harm, or even move from place to place in their underwater environment.
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In The World's Biggest Fish, early fluent readers learn about fish as they explore the lives of two of its largest members, the ocean sunfish and the whale shark. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they learn about the physical features and behaviors of these supersized animals.
An infographic compares the animals' size with that of familiar items, and an activity offers kids the opportunity to extend...
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Did you know that most sharks have an excellent sense of hearing? Or that fear of sharks is known as galeophobia? This fantastic quick-read eBook features over one hundred facts split into categories such as shark attacks, conservation, myths, record breakers and many more. So if you want to know how long a whale shark can live for, or what the Aztecs used to ward off sharks, then this is the book for you! Find the information you want, fast.
18) Fantastic Fish
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Strap on your snorkel and get ready to dive into the fascinating world of fish! In this nonfiction title, narrative text and colorful illustrations take young readers from freshwater lakes to coral reefs to learn all about different kinds of fish. A sidebar summarizes important information, and questions encourage engagement and connection with the text. This fun, low-level title shows just how many fantastic fish there are in the sea!
20) Regal Tangs
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Swim along with the regal tang on the reef. These eye-catching fish start out yellow and get bluer with age! Learn what they eat and how they survive in the big ocean.
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