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1) Mermaid day
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On Mermaid Day, the mer-queen throws a big bash and sea creatures of all kinds attend, including a shy shark who joins in the dancing.
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"What would happen if sixteen small but mighty sharks met in a tournament? Who will be the small shark champion? Who do you think will win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 small but savage sharks. Readers will learn about each shark's unique features, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner!"--
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"Ocean Bestiary tells the history of our relationship with the sea, one animal at a time, from A to Z. From the earliest Polynesian navigators to the pilots of deep-sea submersibles today, humans have been exploring the globe's most dominant and inaccessible ecosystem and bringing home to those ashore breathtaking accounts of what they observed. Jumping off from the stories of whalemen, pirates, explorers, immigrants, naturalists, writers, painters,...
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Alongside everything the young oceanographer needs to know, Zommer's charming illustrations bring to life some of the slipperiest, scaliest, strangest, and most monstrous underwater animals. The book opens by explaining how different types of animals are able to breathe and survive underwater, and the different families to which they belong. Subsequent pages are dedicated to specific creatures, including sea turtles, whales, sharks, stingrays, and...
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"As a young girl, Hannah Stowe was raised at the tide's edge on the Pembrokeshire coast of Wales, falling asleep to the sweep of the lighthouse beam. Now in her midtwenties, working as a marine biologist and sailor, Stowe draws on her professional experiences sailing tens of thousands of miles in the North Sea, North Atlantic, Mediterranean, Celtic Sea, and the Caribbean to explore the human relationship with wild waters. Why is it, she asks, that...
9) Oceanology
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"An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to the ocean, this book brings the riches of the marine world onto the printed page, from plankton to the great whales, seaweed to starfish. Astounding photography and clear illustrations reveal an abundance of life, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to deep ocean trenches."--Back cover.
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"Rhyming text follows the evolution of the ocean, from the fiery time of its birth to the marvelously biodiverse present. Includes notes from the author and illustrator, spotlights on past and present marine life-forms, a timeline of evolutionary eras, a glossary of key terms, and recommended further reading"--
13) Mother of sharks
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Children's Books About Puerto Rico, Puerto Ricans, and Written by Puerto Ricans
Multicultural Literature and Nature Education
Picture Books for Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Multicultural Literature and Nature Education
Picture Books for Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
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At la Playita del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli meets a crab, Jaiba, who takes her on a dreamlike underwater adventure, teaches her about the importance of shark conservation, and reveals Meli's ultimate destiny--to become the Mother of Sharks.
14) Into the deep!
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What does a vampire squid like to eat? (Hint: It's not blood.) How does a frogfish camouflage itself? Learn the answers to these questions and discover even more fascinating facts about slimy and icky sea creatures with Dr. Ick and Sam the Dog. A create-your-own-sea-creature activity is included in the backmatter for even more aquatic fun!
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Dive into The Complete Thirteenth Season featuring tales of nautical nonsense with SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, and all the other citizens of Bikini Bottom! See what happens when Mr. Krabs learns that pets are more profitable than their owners. Then Squidward fakes being sick to get out of work, Karen tells a fairytale, and SpongeBob and Patrick take Squidward to a tropical resort. Next, Squidward hosts a 'We Hate SpongeBob Club', and Sandy's homemade...
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Patrick Star continues to host a variety show from his room! Patrick's evil twin cousin shows up to ruin Patrick's reputation then when Patrick is injured his family members take turns hosting his show. Patrick's escapades take him to King Neptune's Palace, prison, and to The Starry Awards! This volume contains the second half of Season One, episodes 14-26, in a 2-disc set, plus The Tidal Zone: A SpongeBob Universe Special!
18) Buscando a Dory
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¿Recuerdan a Dory?
Es una pez cirujano azul que tiene una manera muy peculiar de resolver los problemas.
Ella padece pérdida de memoria a corto plazo, y recordar las cosas más simples siempre le ha sido casi imposible. Pero un día, los recuerdos de sus padres comienzan a asomarse por su mente. Dory se embarcará en una aventura que la llevará a través del océano y hacia las profundidades de su pasado.
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"After Marina throws away the plastic wrapper on her sandwich, the plastic goes on a journey to disturb a series of sea creatures before, later, washing up on a beach where Marina and her family are playing. This experience is Marina's introduction to the harmfulness of single-use plastics, lighting a spark within her to learn more and do more to help the planet"--
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