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Blue whales are bigger than big! Not only are blue whales the biggest mammals, but they're also the biggest vertebrates in the entire world. Bigger than any mammal we know of on dry land, young biologists will love learning how blue whales survive in the open ocean. This massive mammal will fascinate young readers and encourage even the most reluctant students to read on. With photographs of this mammal in the wild, young biologists will love discovering...
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Plongez dans les profondeurs de l'océan avec "Échos de l'Océan", une exploration captivante du monde des dauphins, ces ambassadeurs gracieux des mers. Ce livre offre bien plus qu'un simple aperçu de la biologie marine et du comportement des dauphins ; il dévoile les mystères de leur intelligence remarquable et la richesse de leur vie sociale. Des mélodies sous-marines aux stratégies alimentaires complexes, chaque page dévoile des facettes...
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Seals are playful creatures that live in cold waters around the world. Readers will find lots of cute seals--and a few ugly ones--inside this fun guide to subtraction. Each spread includes colorful photographs of seals in their natural habitats, facts about them, and simple subtraction problems.
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Blue whales are bigger than big! Not only are blue whales the biggest mammals, but they're also the biggest vertebrates in the entire world. Bigger than any mammal we know of on dry land, young biologists will love learning how blue whales survive in the open ocean. This massive mammal will fascinate young readers and encourage even the most reluctant students to read on. With photographs of this mammal in the wild, young biologists will love discovering...
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The world is a wild place. Sometimes, sticking together makes life a little easier. Learn all about animals in the oceans that join together to stay safe, find something to eat, and make a home. Colorful illustrations and engaging photos pair with lively text to tell the story of fun and fascinating animal families.
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What do crabs and lobsters have in common, and how are they different? While both animals live in the ocean, one prefers to swim and the other walks. One can be found in coastal tidepools and the other offshore. They both have skeletons on the outside of their bodies. There's more to these animals than just being good food for us. Learn about these fascinating crustaceans in the latest addition to our Compare and Contrast Series. US
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Seals and sea lions look very similar, and it's sometimes difficult to tell them apart. Both marine mammals live in oceans all over the world. One has visible ear flaps, while the other has ears but no external flaps. One swooshes through the water using their back flippers, and the other uses their front flippers to swim through water. On land, one bounces along, and the other can "walk" on their hind flippers. Learn about the similarities and differences...
10) Let's Go, Itok!
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Itok is a little fish who doesn't swim like all the other fish. Because of his differences, he's left all alone. When this lonely fish helps another sea creature who is afraid of a shark, they strike up an unlikely friendship. This book will spark ideas and discussions about dealing with feelings of loneliness and making friends with others who are different.
11) Puffer Fish
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It might be hard to take a puffer fish seriously, especially when it's all blown up like a fishy balloon. However, that's the last mistake some predators will ever make! In this intriguing volume, young readers will journey under the waves to investigate the many species of puffer fish. Full-color photos will help them examine the curious puffer and its many defenses, while detailed text explains the creatures' life, habitat, anatomy, and more.
12) Nat the Narwhal
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Nat is a curious young narwhal who is annoyed by his ever-growing tusk. He wonders why he has a tusk at all. In pursuit of an answer, Nat sets off on an adventure with his friend Belora, a beluga whale. The two friends travel through channels in arctic ice to find someone who should know something about tusks-a walrus. This imaginative story of adventure and identity will allow readers to learn how to ask questions, look for answers, and stay curious....
14) The Perfect Fit
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Have you ever wondered what a hermit crab goes through when his old shell is too small or is broken? Just remember, the grass isn't always greener.
Follow Hermie in his adventures as he searches high and low for a new home and fingers crossed he find his perfect fit.
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Hidden in murky water, a fierce predator patiently waits for its next meal. A buffalo that gets too close to the water's edge is no match for the strong jaws of the hungry saltwater crocodile. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this top predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
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Through The Adventures of Leslie Binnacle the Barnacle, the story of Leslie and friends helps us understand the complexities of life large and teeny in our Great Big Global Ocean.
Additionally, Leslie teaches us the true value of companionship, of caring for each other, and of taking responsibility for others and our Ocean. Through Leslie we learn that acorn barnacles are hermaphroditic and that they mate to produce thousands of free-swimming...
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Keep your hands to yourself! That's what the bright blue rings on this tiny terror say. These small octopuses prefer to hide in equally small corners or crevices in their ocean home, but if they're caught outside, they'll bite-and that bite is more deadly than that of almost any other creature on Earth. In this volume, full-color photos show these creatures' distinct and bright coloring, and detailed text explains more about how such a small creature...
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A speedy jellyfish rushes through the ocean on a deadly mission. Soon, the box jellyfish has a small fish trapped in its long tentacles full of toxic venom. The little fish never stood a chance. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this deadly predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
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Seagulls are much-maligned creatures. The general public regard them as a nuisance, feral delinquents and low-life scavengers, prone to being aggressive for no apparent reason. Only vultures, it seems, compete at the same social level. Yet the truth is that if you take the time to observe them, they have remarkable qualities for small birds.
They are monogamous and rarely separate from their mate. They're great swimmers with the rare ability to drink...
20) Under the Sea
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Young readers journey under the sea to learn the names of the creatures that live there and other fun things that can be found in the ocean in this creative vocabulary-building exercise. Colorful illustrations of sea creatures, submarines, and more are labeled clearly so early learners can discover the words for what's found under the sea. Short, clear text breaks down each group of words into categories to keep this learning experience manageable...
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