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1) Ocean
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Text and illustrations present such ocean creatures as the manta ray, dolphin, and octopus, explaining their physical structures and how they work.
3) Sea critters
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Examines a variety of animals found in the sea, including jellyfish, worms, scallops, and squids.
8) The sea book
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Introduces the sea, describes the different zones and marine animals that can be found there, and offers suggestions for what people can do to protect them.
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Featuring stunning photographs and information about the world's most fascinating bioluminescent animals (or animals that can produce their own light), this book will take readers deep into the depths of the ocean to discover everything there is to know about these incredible creatures.
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Throughout history there have been tales of monsters living in oceans and lakes around the world. Do these creatures really exist? If they do, then what type of animal could they be? Now you can read the stories and find out what the experts have to say before deciding if water monsters are fact or fiction.
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"At the beach with Pete and his family, Larry the lovable pup follows a crustacean toward the sea and is swept out by a wave. He dog paddles around, exploring the plant and animal life before coming face-to-face with an oceanographer who leads him on a thrilling adventure through the four zones of the ocean before he's finally reunited with his best friend, Pete, back at the beach"--
14) Sea creatures
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Ranging from tiny single-celled creatures to the larger-than-life whales, the ocean is filled with life. Some sea animals live in the darkest depths of the ocean, while others live close to sunlight. From camouflage to way of communicating to existing symbiotically, sea creatures are some of the most adaptable animals on Earth. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will explore the deep blue sea and meet all types of...
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"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"--
16) Ocean life
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Answers a variety of questions about the creatures that live in the world's oceans ranging from the clams and worms that burrow in the sand and mud, to mammals such as whales and dolphins. Also explains the nature of the food chain and migration for ocean dwellers. Includes comprehension questions and answers, and a glossary of terms used in the book.
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"Kids 4 to 8 will marvel at the brightly glowing creatures and other living organisms in this stunning, poetic, and science-based exploration of bioluminescence. When it's dark out, we need light to see. But what if your body could make its own light? From acclaimed author-illustrator Julia Kuo comes a remarkable picture book about bioluminescence, the light made from living things, and its many forms: fireflies and foxfire, fungi and glow-worms,...
18) I am the shark
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"Humorously illustrated sharks introduce themselves and the characteristics that make them special, in a child-friendly, fish-out-of-water tale that includes profiles of species ranging from the Great White and Greenland to the Mako and Hammerhead"--
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"Have you ever thought about everything the ocean does for you? It changes the weather, creates oxygen, provides food, and is a great place to have fun, too! So why is the ocean such a big deal? Because we couldn't live without it! This funny and factual picture book from Heart and Brain creator Nick Seluk explains the science behind the ocean: its plant and animal life, its contribution to the world, and what we can do every day to protect it. Humans...
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Swim with sharks! Dive with dolphins! Stroll the beach with penguins! Young readers will joyfully immerse themselves in this awesome adventure at sea, in which stunning National Geographic photos reveal hidden worlds of action and beauty. We meet 30 favorite sea creatures and explore their watery homes: playful dolphins, mysterious sharks, graceful sea turtles, waddling penguins, and dozens of others. Kids will marvel at speedy swimmers on the hunt,...
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