In Dangerous Jobs: Deep-Sea Fishing, readers will learn how deep-sea fishers put their lives on the line every day they go to work. From sinking ships to being thrown overboard, deep-sea fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.
In Biome Beasts: Ocean Animals, readers will discover how animals survive in saltwater biomes and the skies above them. Most of Earth is covered by oceans and seas that are home to an amazing variety of animals. Some have adapted to life in the cold, dark aphotic zone. Others live in the disphotic zone where predators attack from above or below. Still others live in the top layer, the euphotic zone, where food is plentiful but competition for it is fierce.
In Biome Beasts: Estuary Animals, readers will discover how and why animals survive and thrive in these sheltered biomes. Life in the estuary is always changing. Ocean tides of saltwater flow in and out of the estuary and mix with the fresh water that flows from rivers and streams. The animals that swim or wade in the waters or make the mudflats their homes must have physical or social adaptations that allow them to live in the salty mix.
This book explains why whales are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.
This book provides information about the plants and animals that live in an ocean habitat.
This book provides step-by-step instructions explaining how to draw different types of whales, as well as dolphins and porpoises, with information on each breed.
This book provides step-by-step instructions explaining how to draw sharks, including information on each breed.
This book takes a close-up look at coral reefs, discussing the plant and marine life found in this habitat.
This book explains why sea turtles are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.
This book explains why Steller sea lions are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.
This book explains why manatees are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.
Photographs and simple text introduce various animals that depend on speed for survival, which include dolphins, cheetahs, ostriches, antelope, horses, and others.
Photographs and simple text introduce animals that use locomotion to move. These animals include deer, kangaroos, dolphins, and more.
Photographs and text introduce animals that utilize camouflage, mimicry, and other curious techniques as defense mechanisms. These animals include skunks, porcupines, walking sticks, kingsnakes, and octopuses.
Animal evolution is a complex subject, but in this title young readers will encounter easy-to-understand explanations on how fish went from finless blobs to the glow-in-the-dark anglerfish. Ancient creatures, transition animals, and modern-day fish swim through pages of colorful images and QR codes throughout the book. Aligned to Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
Animal evolution is a complex subject, but in this title young readers will encounter easy-to-understand explanations on how amphibians went from swimming fish to leaping frogs on land. Ancient creatures, transition animals, and modern-day amphibians jump off the page with colorful images and QR codes throughout the book. Aligned to Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the ocean is their office! The careers of oceanographer, marine archaeologist, marine biologist, marine veterinarian, and marine conservationist are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
The fascinating world of North American freshwater fish is revealed in this comprehensive field guide. Readers will explore a hundred different species and their habitats through clear, easy-to-read text and full-color photos. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This book introduces readers to crocodiles and their family groups. Find out where they live and how they work together, and learn why they are called a bask. Additional features to aid comprehension include an activity or craft, a phonetic glossary, infographics, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions to help readers connect with the text.
Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid powerful predators. Learn about some of the fiercest fish attacking below the waves. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
It’s fight time for Megalodon and Mosasaurus! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
It’s fight time for the great white shark and the killer whale! One animal is The Terrible Torpedo, and the other animal is a Wolf of the Sea. Both fighters boast massive jaws. But which one will be crowned champion of the Showdown at Sea?
A shark with a blunt head and a shark with a crooked smile are two predators in this shark-infested book. They congregate with eight of their family members to tease young readers. Will kids know which shark is which just by their body parts and markings?
A fish named for a heavenly being, a fish named for a magical horse, and eight other mystery fishies swim around in this book. They are curious how much they really look like the things that inspired their names. Will young readers see a resemblance?
Save Ocean Life focuses on the importance of ocean life and the extinction crisis, what is threatening ocean life, what we can do to help ocean life, and what is already being done to combat the ocean life extinction crisis.
