Tusks are long teeth that never stop growing. Walruses use tusks to pull themselves out of the water and onto ice. Young readers will learn how walruses look, act, and swim. Blastoff! Series
Little Gray loved his lagoon and the humans who came to visit him there. One day, Mama announces that they must swim north to a far-away sea. At first he is sad to leave his home, but Little Gray soon realizes the importance of their journey. What happens along the way and how does Little Gray help his mother? Swim along with Little Gray as he finds the way to this special, food-filled sea.
La pequeña Gris amaba con locura a su laguna y a los humanos que venían a visitarla. Un día, Mamá le dice que ellos necesitan nadar hacia el Norte, a un mar muy lejano. Al principio, le da tristeza dejar su hogar pero muy pronto, la pequeña Gris se da cuenta de la importancia de su viaje. ¿Qué pasa a lo largo del camino y cómo ayuda la pequeña Gris a su madre? Nada junto con la pequeña Gris mientras encuentra el camino hacia este mar especial, lleno de comida.
This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells about many different kinds of sharks and the unique features of species like the Hammerhead and the Great White shark.
This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of a sea turtle laying her eggs, how they hatch, find their way to the sea, and grow up.
This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of how a coral grows, finds food, and becomes part of a reef.
This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of seahorses finding a mate and having babies.
This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of a crab looking for food and getting in a fight to defend its territory.
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, age-appropriate websites. Fish also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Stingrays, early readers will learn about the physical features of stingrays and how they fight off predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating underwater world of stingrays. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a stingray's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about stingrays online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Stingrays also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Sea Dragons, early readers will learn how the fish hides using camouflage, and discover how male sea dragons carry eggs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating underwater world of sea dragons. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a sea dragon's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sea dragons online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sea Dragons also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Jellyfish, early readers will learn about the physical features of jellyfish, and discover how they catch food even though they can't see and don't have a brain! Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating underwater world of jellyfish. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a jellyfish's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about jellyfish online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Jellyfish also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Parrotfish, early readers will learn how the parrotfish got its name, and discover how the fish makes sand and sleeping bags of slime. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating underwater world of parrotfish. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a parrotfish's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about parrotfish online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Parrotfish also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Lobsters, early readers will learn about the physical features of lobsters and discover how these crustaceans catch food and stay safe from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating underwater world of lobsters. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a lobster's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lobsters online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lobsters also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Eels, early readers will learn about how eels escape from predators and hunt their own prey. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating underwater world of eels. A labeled diagram helps readers identify an eel's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about eels online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Eels also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Children will love the appealing photos of baby animals that live in both cold and warm oceanspenguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sea turtles, corals, and many kinds of fish. Young readers will also find out how baby animals survive in this salty, underwater habitat.
Los caracoles y las babosas marinas utilizan la “mucosa” marina. Pero, ¿sabías que también el coral y el pez payaso la necesitan? La científica marina Ellen Prager nos lleva a las profundidades del océano para presentarnos a unos animales fascinantes y extraños que utilizan la mucosa para atrapar su alimento, protegerse de sufrir cualquier daño e incluso, desplazarse de un lugar a otro bajo el agua.
¿Dónde más te podrías quedar seco mientrasvisitas animales acuáticos provenientes de todoel mundo? Únicamente en un acuario puedeshacerlo mientras lo visitas y aprendes acerca detodos estos diferentes animales que son localesy exóticos. El personal del acuario los cuida y nosenseña acerca de estos animales, mientras trabajapara conservar y proteger a las especies que estánen peligro o en vías de extinción. Sigue este diariofotográfico “detrás de las cámaras” mientras telleva al maravilloso mundo de los acuarios y losayudantes de animales que trabajan ahí.
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.
Where else could you stay dry while visiting aquatic animals from around the world? Only in an aquarium can you visit and learn about all these different local and exotic animals. Aquarium staff care for and teach about these animals, as well as work to conserve and protect threatened and endangered species. Follow this behind-the-scenes photographic journal as it leads you into the wondrous world of aquariums and the animal helpers who work there.
Viaja a las profundidades del océano, por debajo de la superficie y te vas a encontrar con algunas criaturas que ¡no sabías que existían! Este libro te lleva en un viaje a través de las oscuras profundidades del mar, hacia el fondo del océano. La mayoría de los ecosistemas necesitan luz solar, pero en el fondo del océano donde el sol no brilla, los animales han adoptado algunos aspectos muy interesantes para ver, protegerse a sí mismos, y comer. Descubre los hábitats únicos, sus adaptaciones, y las cadenas alimentarias de estas criaturas de aguas profundas.
Travel deep into the ocean way below the surface and you'll encounter some creatures you never knew existed! This book takes you on a journey through the dark depths of the sea towards the ocean floor. Most ecosystems need sunlight, but deep in the ocean where the sun doesn't shine animals have adapted some very interesting ways to see, protect themselves, and eat. Discover the unique habitats, adaptations, and food chains of these deep -sea creatures.
Rivers are teeming with life! Children will learn the geography of North American rivers and to appreciate the animals that live there while they count the baby otters or dragonflies. Their learning will be reinforced as they "squeal" like muskrats and "hop" like frogs. All of this fun learning activity is set to the rhythm of the classical tune of "Over in the Meadow."
When frogs get together, they love to sing! They fill their big, bulgy throat pouch with air and sing out loud. Some peep, some trill, some growl, some creek, and some go WAAH, WAAH, WAAH! It's a chorus that happens near almost every pond and stream. Learn more about these delightful creatures--and sing along with them!
In dramatic pictures and simple text, readers are shown the terrifying teeth, powerful jaws, and basic senses that make Sharks some of the most fearsome on Earth. Quotes from victim encounters, as well as scientific facts, bring added information to readers in short, easy-to-read bursts. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious reader.
