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"In this astonishing book from the author of the bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. Sy Montgomery's popular 2011 Orion magazine piece, "Deep Intellect," about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death,...
2) Sea Horses
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Did you know that there is a fish with the head of a horse? This book introduces children to sea horses-how they look, use a snout to eat, hide on the ocean floor, and have babies.
3) Clown Fish
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The sea anemone and the clown fish are ocean friends. They live together and care for each other. Children will discover what a clown fish is and its special relationship with the sea anemone.
4) Sea Turtles
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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.
5) Parrotfish
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The teeth of parrotfish never stop growing. They look like a parrot's beak! This book explores how colorful parrotfish swim, eat, and rest covered in slime.
6) Walruses
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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.
7) Crabs
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Did you know that a crab grows a new leg if it loses one? Or that a crab walks sideways? Young readers will learn about the shells, eyes, and legs of this scuttling creature.
8) Whales
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Whales are giant sea creatures capable of performing amazing acrobatics! They groan and sing to talk to each other. This books lets children look closely at the life and behavior of whales.
9) Angelfish
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Angelfish are colorful ocean creatures known for their vibrant beauty. This book introduces young readers to the attractive appearance of angelfish and explains where angelfish live and what they eat.
10) Shark Baby
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"Who am I?" wonders Shark Baby. When his "mermaid's purse" egg case is torn loose in a storm, he finds himself on a journey through different ocean habitats: kelp forests, coral reefs, and seagrass meadows. He learns what kind of shark he isn't, but not what kind he is. He needs to find the "mermaid" to learn where he belongs, but the ocean is big and full of dangers. Will he find out who he is-and what he can do-in time? This fictional story includes...
11) Puffins
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Puffins are skilled swimmers that can dive 100 feet deep! Their ability to dive helps them hunt and devour fish. Young readers will learn about this seabird's nesting patterns, hunting abilities, and physical characteristics.
12) Sharks
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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.
13) Sponges
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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.
14) Penguins
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Did you know that penguins toboggan? They sometimes travel by sliding over ice on their stomachs. Beginning readers will discover the physical characteristics of penguins and learn how they move in water and on land.
15) Puffer Fish
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Did you know that a puffer fish inflates into a ball when it senses danger? It uses size to intimidate predators. This book introduces children to the appearance, eating habits, and predator escape tactics of puffer fish.
16) Seals
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In Seals, early readers will learn about the behaviors of seals. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they discover how seals hunt for food under the sea.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a seal, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about seals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Seals also...
17) Dolphins
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In Dolphins, beginning readers will learn about the behaviors of dolphins under the sea. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the different methods dolphins use to find food.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a dolphin, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about dolphins online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...
18) Whales
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In Whales, early readers will learn about the behaviors of whales under the sea. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover how different types of whales find food.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a whale, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about whales online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
19) Walruses
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In Walruses, young readers will learn about the behaviors of walruses. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they discover how walruses fight with their tusks.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a walrus, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about walruses online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites....
20) Octopuses
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Did you know that octopuses are good escape artists? They can squirt dark ink into the water to surprise predators. Beginning readers will discover how octopuses use their eight arms to move, hide, and search for prey.
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