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1) Sea life
Author
Series
Publisher
Priddy Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Rhyming text and illustrations made using thumprints and household objects introduce marine animals.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The seas are filled with strangeness -- dancing feathers, goblin teeth, see-through heads -- but what is the strangest thing of all? Budding ocean explorers will delight in learning about 12 bizarre and little-known sea creatures, such as the goblin shark, hairy frogfish, vampire squid and more! Each animal will propose, then deny that it is the strangest thing in the sea, until finally the strangest thing of all is revealed."-- provided by publisher....
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Dive into the wondrous world of water and discover the stories of more than 100 incredible aquatic lifeforms. From the deepest, widest ocean to the tiniest puddle, this beautiful compendium takes young readers on an enthralling journey through the aquatic world, meeting amazing animals, ingenious plants, and much more along the way. Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions about each lifeform, and children...
4) Ocean life
Author
Publisher
Doubleday, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("An octopus has eight arms. Can you count them all?") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! is a perfect way to bring science, nature, and culture into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. --Publisher
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Kratt Brothers use their creature powers to swim with sharks, whales, and other wild sea creatures, in a book that identifies the characteristics of sperm whales, tiger sharks, blowfish, and dolphins.
Author
Publisher
Persnickety Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Do starfish sign autographs? Do seahorses wear saddles? Do lampreys get plugged in? Get silly with sea creatures in Do Jellyfish Like Peanut Butter?, the underwater follow-up to the award-winning insect book, Do Doodlebugs Doodle? This laugh-out-loud look at marine life will have kids eager to learn more about what lies beneath the ocean waves!"-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Oceans cover more than 70% of the world--and so much science is lurking underneath that water's surface. This survey-style book explores an incredible collection of narratives, featuring fascinating facts and stories about the world's deepest seas and oceans. This is an eye-catching, comprehensive look at the creatures and plants that populate these waters and the people who have explored it, as well as a critical look at what is at stake now in...
11) Ocean
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the watery world that covers two-thirds of the globe and find out why oceans are so important to life on Earth. Meet jet-propelled octopuses and hermit crabs, look closely at seaweed, find out how waves form, and discover the submarines and submersibles that have explored shipwrecks and the deepest trenches. Learn about prehistoric oceans and find out how people are trying to protect the oceans of the future."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Explore the wonders of the Sharks and other creatures of the deep in Priddy Explorers: Sharks. This beautiful book is full of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and colorful illustrations of sharks, fish, and the deep oceans they live in. Children can learn what makes a shark a shark, how sea creatures protect themselves from predators, how different types of sea creatures live, and much more. The specially commissioned illustrations...
14) Ocean
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This unique search-and-find adventure lets kids explore and learn about the objects and creatures they find and their habitats with fun facts and awesome photographs. This fact-filled, search-and-find adventure activity book takes kids under the sea in search of more than 250 hidden pictures of narwhals, sharks, sea turtles, sunken treasures, and more. Kids will dive into incredible ocean scenes, from tropical coral reefs to Antarctic penguin colonies...
15) The deep blue
Author
Publisher
QEB Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Swim through tropical seas and dive into the darkest depths of the ocean to discover Earth's diverse and delicate ecosystems. From vibrant coral reefs to mysterious deep-sea trenches, this lyrical picture book takes you on an amazing journey. Immerse yourself in different ocean landscapes, learn about the diverse range of species, and understand the importance of maintaining these beautiful, natural habitats. This illustrated, lyrical picture book...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Enter the world of oceans and the animals that live in them. Swim with jellyfish, wonder at the busy life of a seagrass meadow, and fence with narwhals. Fish, sharks, whales, and invertebrates swim through the pages of this colourful ocean book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the world's oceans. From glowing jellyfish to deep sea dwellers, they'll discover the incredible secret world of life...
19) Octopuses
Author
Series
Publisher
Cody Koala, an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
©2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - 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 octopuses. Beautiful ocean images aid student's understanding of one of the most intelligent ocean animals. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index."-- provided by publisher.
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