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Language
English
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"Jellyfish have been swimming in our oceans for well over half a billion years, longer than any other animal that lives on the planet. They make a venom so toxic it can kill a human in three minutes. Their sting--microscopic spears that pierce with five million times the acceleration of gravity--is the fastest known motion in the animal kingdom. Made of roughly 95 percent water, some jellies are barely perceptible virtuosos of disguise, while others...
3) Jellyfish
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
4) Jellyfish
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs describe jellyfish, their body parts, and their behavior.
5) Jellyfish
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explores the life of the jellyfish and how it survives with no spine, face, or brain"--
6) Jellyfish
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Did you know jellyfish aren't really fish? These invertebrates have been around for millions of years. With easy-to-read facts and colorful photos, readers will enjoy discovering all the details about these interesting animals"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The sea is full of jolly jellyfish! Tiny, boxed sea wasps have box-shaped bells and pack a powerful sting. Adult immortal jellyfish can turn back into a baby when they are in danger. And the bell of the compass jellyfish looks like (you guessed it!) a compass! Learn about these and more jolly jellyfish at the aquarium"--
9) Jellyfish!
Author
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the jellyfish. Did you know that the heaviest jellyfish in the world weighs almost 500 pounds? Or that the smallest jellyfish is less than one inch wide, but has venom that is 100 times stronger than a cobra's? Dive into the depths of the ocean and learn amazing facts about one of the world's oldest animals--the jellyfish!
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In this ode to some of the most wondrous species on Earth, a celebrated photographer and several best-selling science writers explain how a creature without a brain or without bones perceives the world, discussing the biology and advanced cognitive abilities of these spineless denizens of the deep.
11) Blankie
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Narwhal and Jelly come across a strange object and wonder what its purpose might be."--
12) Jellyfish
Author
Series
Publisher
Cody Koala, an imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the special life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat of jellyfish. Beautiful ocean images aid the student's exploration of these cool, colorful fish. QR codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Dive into a brand new Narwhal and Jelly story for the youngest readers! When Narwhal accidentally bursts Jelly's bubble with his tusk-tooth, Jelly is a little sad . . . until Narwhal shows him that there are lots of bubbles in the ocean! There are little-bitty bubbles and great big bubbles. There are bubbles up high and bubbles down low. There are bubbles that are pink and bubbles that stink. It's unbelieva-bubble! This charming board book celebrates...
Author
Series
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Discover all there is to know about sharks and other underwater creatures! Including: Amazing--but true!--shark facts; A deep dive into awesome marine science; Hilarious deep sea jokes; How to draw sharks instructions; A comprehensive underwater field guide; and so much more! It's time to find out everything awesome there is to know about the underwater world of sharks!"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Join Fancy Nancy on an exciting trip to the aquarium in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's beginning reader Fancy Nancy: Peanut Butter and Jellyfish. This Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. During a class trip to the aquarium, Fancy Nancy is enjoying all the incredible sea creatures--that is until she comes to the jellyfish exhibit! With the help of Ms....
17) Just be jelly
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A panicky sardine who loses its group learns to relax and to ask for help from a laid back jellyfish"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Dr. Morley absolutely loves jellyfish. Her entire life, she has been fascinated by one specific species, a legendary creature that no one has ever seen. Does the giant Arctic jellyfish even exist? After years of research, Dr. Morley and her crew don their red parkas and set off to icy northern waters in hopes of finding the mysterious creature. The Arctic Circle is filled with wonders: playful orcas, the glowing aurora borealis, and formidable ice...
19) I am not a fish!
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Edgar the jellyfish joins a self-help group of starfish and learns to embrace what makes him unique.
Author
Series
Princess Jellyfish volume 1
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Tsukimi Kurashita has a strange fascination with jellyfish. She's loved them from a young age and has carried that love with her to her new life in the big city of Tokyo. There, she resides in Amamizukan, a safe-haven for girl geeks who regularly gush over a range of things from trains to Japanese dolls. However, a chance meeting at a pet shop has Tsukimi crossing paths with one of the things that the residents of Amamizukan have been desperately...
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