What happens when you put a sea shell up to your ear? You hear the sound of crashing ocean waves. This book explores spiral sea shells, sea shells with two parts, and how animals live in sea shells. Blastoff! Series
A sea lion can hold its breath below water for three to nine minutes. After that, it must come to the surface for air. Follow this coastal creature as it lives in water and on land. Blastoff! Series
Sharks are known as nature's fiercest ocean predators. Wherever they are, danger is lurking! This book introduces children to the characteristics and hunting methods of sharks. Blastoff! Series
Sea urchins are prickly creatures. Sharp spines completely cover their bodies. Young readers will learn the parts of a sea urchin and how sea urchins move, eat, and stay safe. Blastoff! Series
A sea turtle uses four flippers to move through the ocean water. Its flippers help it paddle, turn, and stop. Discover where sea turtles live, how they look, and all about baby sea turtles. Blastoff! Series
Tide pools are filled up and emptied as the tide comes in and goes out. This makes living in them very difficult. Explore how tide pools are host to fascinating creatures such as sea anemones, starfish, crabs, and sea urchins! Blastoff! Series
Sponges can be almost any color and look like tubes, fans, vases, cups, or barrels. Most sponges stay in one place all their lives! Float along with a diversity of sponges and explore where they live, how their skeletons support their bodies, and how they eat. Blastoff! Series
Did you know that swordfish can move at 50 miles per hour? Their sleek bodies and swords help them cut through water. This book explores the swordfish as an ocean animal and hunter. Blastoff! Series
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.
Lots of our food comes from farms, and so do fish! Some fish are caught in the wild, but we also eat fish that are raised on farms. Find out what fish farms look like, what fish farmers do, and how fish get from the farm to you. Discover the story of your food - where it was grown, who grows it, and how it gets to your plate.
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.
People can see many things at the seashore. What will we discover there today?
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.
