Showcases the weird and wacky world of bioluminescent animals. This book introduces the reader to many different glowing animals, explains what causes them to glow, and gives examples of where such animals can be seen.
Freshwater mussels don’t get as much attention as cute furry animals, but they’re more than just shells sitting at the bottom of a stream. Delve into the powerful effect mollusks have on their environment. From fighting pollution to signaling the alarm when things have gone wrong with a waterway, learn how these underappreciated and often overlooked environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong.
The life cycle of a frog consists of four stages: egg, tadpole, tadpole with legs, and adult frog, undergoing metamorphosis from aquatic larvae to land-dwelling adults. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Vertebrates are animals with a backbone, including groups such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates with dry, scaly skin, and they typically lay eggs, relying on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Fish are cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates that have gills, fins, and typically a streamlined body, enabling them to live and breathe underwater. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Dive into the fascinating similarities and differences between the two large groups of cetaceans: toothed whales (dolphins, porpoises, orcas, and sperm whales) and baleen whales (gray whales, blue whales and humpbacks). With vibrant photographs and engaging text, this marine life book for kids explains whale adaptations, behaviors, and feeding techniques.
This engaging and educational children's book explores how dolphins learn through play, observation, and experimentation. The book highlights various fascinating behaviors and hunting techniques that dolphins acquire and pass down through generations and found only in certain areas of the world.
Octopuses camouflage into their environment to surprise attackers. Spiny lobsters have sharp spines to scare off enemies! Which ocean animal would win in a fight? Leveled text and vibrant images combine in this hi/lo title that explores each animal’s strengths in battle. Features profile each animal’s habitat and range, show off their secret weapons, and more. An action-packed narrative scene closes the book by crowning a winner!
Waves approach a beach at night. As they crash upon the sand, a blue glow flickers throughout the water. The glowing waves are a dazzling sight to see! Readers will discover the wonder and beauty of glowing waves in this hi/lo title. Chapters describe this natural phenomenon, share the history of glowing waves, and explain how they occur. Special features include a notable sighting, an explanation diagram, and more.
Chloe is helping Professor Adams at her secret underwater lab when she gets a chance to splice her own creature. She wants to make sea monkeys easier to see by making them bright green. But Chloe ends up with a lot more pea monkeys than she can handle. Hundreds of them.
The American research vessel Croydon is studying marine life in the Strait of Hormuz when an Iranian patrol boat intercepts it. The crew is seized and taken to Tehran, where they are tried for espionage and scheduled for execution. Shade and Invisible Six must find the team and rescue them before it's too late.
Did you know that 71 percent of Earth is covered in water? Down below, there are all sorts of unknown animals and hidden treasure. Discover totally extreme facts about what's happening below the waves in this fun and kooky book. With engaging hi-lo content to draw in 5th through 6th grade readers and a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level, reading is fun as well as accessible. It's a roaring good time!
Whale sharks are the largest kind of fish in the ocean, yet they snack on some of the smallest creatures in the sea. Dive in to learn about these incredible fish. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with thrilling shark content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
The great white shark is one of the greatest predators of the ocean. Dive in to learn about these fierce fish. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with thrilling shark content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Hammerhead sharks prowl, with their unique wide heads cutting through the water. Dive in to learn more about these unique fish. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with thrilling content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Stripes mark the sides of one of the most fearsome predators of the ocean. Dive in to learn about tiger sharks.This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with thrilling shark content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Colorful scales and beak-like teeth inspire the parrotfish’s name. But these fantastic fish are unlike any other creature. They chew through hard coral and poop out sand, wrap themselves in a slimy cocoon to sleep, and more. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about parrotfish.
Orthocones were ancient animals with cone-shaped shells. In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will learn about orthocones body parts, behaviors, and extinction through leveled text and detailed illustrations. Additional features highlight the size and favorite foods of orthocones, show off fossil finds, and more. The book concludes with a two-page spread that puts important information about orthocones in one place.
The livyatan was an ancient sperm whale that ruled Earth’s ancient oceans! In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers can learn about the animal’s body parts, behaviors, and extinction through leveled text and colorful illustrations. Features highlight the livyatan’s size and diet, profile a famous fossil find, and map the world during the livyatan’s time. A two-page spread concludes the book by putting important stats about the livyatan in one place!
Step back in time to when armored fish filled Earth’s waters! This hi-lo title introduces the life, behaviors, and body parts of the dunkleosteus to reluctant readers through carefully leveled text and vibrant illustrations. Special features highlight the animal’s size, show off its favorite foods, profile a famous fossil find, and more. A two-page profile puts important information about the dunkleosteus in one place.
The basilosaurus was a giant whale with sharp teeth and a strong bite! In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will go back in time to discover the life of this prehistoric creature. Leveled text combines with colorful illustrations to draw readers in, while special features highlight the animal’s size and diet, map the world when the basilosaurus lived, and show off fossil discoveries. The book ends with a two-page spread that puts important information about the basilosaurus in one place.
Did you know adult Mekong giant catfish have no teeth? They suck up food with their giant mouths! This hi-lo title guides readers through the physical traits, diet, behaviors, and threats of Mekong giant catfish through engaging text and high-quality images. Meanwhile, special features reinforce the physical traits, range, size, and conservation status of these aptly named fish in a fun, exciting way. Readers are sure to be hooked!
Giant barbs are one of the world’s largest freshwater fish. They are even nicknamed the “king of fish!” In this title, vibrant photos and hi-lo text will draw in reluctant readers to discover this and more incredible facts about giant barbs. Packed with special features such as a map, a size comparison, a record catch, and fun facts, this book is sure to be a great catch to showcase at any school library!
Did you know beluga sturgeons are apex predators? They can even swallow prey whole! Reluctant readers will learn all about these impressive creatures in this hi-lo title. Alongside engaging text and high-quality photos, readers will encounter special features that highlight the size, appearance, conservation status, and more. By the time readers finish this title, they will be ready to dive in to learn more about fearsome fish!
