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From the mythological underwater city of Atlantis to the amount of water that covers Earth's surface, the oceanic world has challenged and intrigued man since recorded time. And it seems that as much as we do know already, there is so much more to learn. In W is for Waves: An Ocean Alphabet water enthusiasts and budding scientists are given an A to Z tour of the ocean's depths and the creatures that inhabit them. Did you know that jellyfish can range...
1502) Hábitats acuáticos
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Water Habitats features breathtaking photographs, detailed illustrations, and text that is easy to read, yet comprehensive. Young readers will enjoy learning about the different types of water habitats, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and swamps. This book also discusses
• the differences between saltwater habitats and freshwater habitats
• plant and animal life in each water habitat
• how animals find food and protect themselves
1504) Don't Be a Bully
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Discover the tools you need to build your social skills and learn how to avoid being a bully to others. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
1505) Whales
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Did you know that there are two different kinds of whales: baleen and toothed? Learn this and more alongside beautiful, full-bleed color photographs. Complete with glossary, index, and table of contents. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
1506) Pedro and the Shark
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Pedro is excited for his class trip to the aquarium. But his class disappears when he's not paying attention, leaving him alone with a shark! Sealife comes to life in this easy-to-read chapter book, complete with a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.
1507) The Shark Whisperer
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After his most klutzy move ever, falling into a pool of sharks, things for Tristan Hunt begin to look up. Tristan is invited to an ocean-themed summer camp in the Florida Keys where he discovers that he and the other young teens there have very special and rare talents when it comes to the ocean. After the camp receives a distress call from ocean animals, Tristan and his new friends get pulled into a daring rescue in the Bahamas. With the help of...
1508) Tropical Fish
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Tropical fish are vibrant and beautiful. Some are shy, some are curious, and some are deadly! Learn these things and more alongside beautiful, full-bleed color photographs. Complete with glossary, index, and table of contents. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
1509) Animals in the Ocean
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Readers will enjoy learning about marine life as they explore engaging text covering common science curriculum areas, such as ocean habitats and ecology. Where do marine animals catch and kill their prey? How do they stay safe and avoid predators? What animals have ventured to the deepest depths of the sea? Questions such as these are answered in the main text, which is accompanied by bold, full-color photographs. This is sure to be an educational...
1512) Octopuses
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Oceans are full of predators. But octopuses know how to survive! Long arms, soft bodies, and many other adaptations help these creatures live in the coral reef biome. This title explores how the bodies and behaviors of octopuses help them avoid predators, find food, and thrive. Special features add information about range, conservation status, life span, and diet.
1513) The Shark Attack Files
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A dark, triangular fin slicing through the water can be a terrifying sight. Read the stories of the brave (and lucky) people who have survived real-life shark attacks, such as spearfisher Rodney Fox, who was grabbed by a great white, and Mick Fanning, attacked during a surfing contest. Find out which shark species are involved, what causes attacks, how dolphins have saved people, how to fight back, and much more. Fascinating facts and brilliant photography...
1514) Moray Eels
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A moray eel darts out of a crack in the reef. Time for dinner! The eel's extra set of jaws chomp at a passing fish. Moray eels thrive in the coral reef thanks to their many special adaptations. In this low-level, readers explore how eels were made the coral reef biome. Special features highlight additional information such as range, conservation status, life span, and diet.
1515) Devil's Nose
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Devil's Nose is a landmark on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, marking the end of Hamlin Beach State Park. It is central to the story in that a dream story takes place there to a boy who has to solve the mystery of why this dream is coming to him.
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Sharks don't deserve the bad press they get, according to diver and photographer Jeff Rotman. Dive with him to the ocean floor to see the sharks and other creatures he calls living sculptures, from stingrays to the unusual wobbegong shark and other fascinating species. Look beyond the headlines and get to know the real story of sharks, their surprising beauty, and the important roles they play in their underwater world.
1517) The Only Mermaid
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Yara loves being the only mermaid in the lagoon where she plays with her friends all day. That is, until another mermaid arrives-and she wants to play, too. Can Yara adjust to no longer being the only mermaid?
Dive into a world full of colorful sea creatures and experience joyful mermaid games in this important story about the value of kindness and friendship!
Yara's lagoon is full of beautiful sights, from her cozy cave to the shining moon. If...
1518) Cupcake's Heroic Day
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Jellyfish Cupcake is excited to be a finalist in the annual bakeoff competition. Her desserts are the rave of MerrowLand. Taunting fish and a cry for help may squash her dream of winning, however. Cupcake learns that things that make her different are not a shortcoming, but an advantage.
1519) Blue Sharks
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This book takes readers on a journey under the sea to discover the fascinating facts about blue sharks, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and more. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text, while additional search tools--including a glossary and an index--help students locate and review important information.
1520) The Mermaid Girl
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A series of big storms flood the sea town where Camila lives and she finds a tiny, newborn mermaid in a puddle of water. Camila adopts her and names her Mermary. She tells no one, especially her mother, a marine biologist who would take the mermaid away for research and study. Camila is extremely shy and the mermaid becomes her only friend. She reads everything she can about mermaids and earns the nickname "The Mermaid Girl" from her classmates. She...
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