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Language
English
Description
"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,...
Author
Language
English
Description
"While on assignment in Greece, journalist James Nestor witnessed something that confounded him: a man diving 300 feet below the ocean's surface on a single breath of air and returning four minutes later, unharmed and smiling. This man was a freediver, and his amphibious abilities inspired Nestor to seek out the secrets of this little-known discipline. In Deep, Nestor embeds with a gang of extreme athletes and renegade researchers who are transforming...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Description
"In the Pacific Northwest, concerned volunteers become seal sitters, keeping vigil over the vulnerable baby seals that are left on the shore while their mothers hunt for food. Surviving in the animal kingdom is never easy and this informative picture book gives a first-hand look at what baby seals are up against. With its emphasis on human compassion, this true account teaches children to appreciate the natural world by helping in any way they can....
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Description
New York Public Library's Children's Books: 100 Books for Reading and Sharing
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A quiet boy with anxiety learns to shine in this award-winning picture book that celebrates introversion
Alfie wants to participate in the best parts of being a kid, from his friend Antoinette’s birthday party to the relay races at school.
...Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices
ILA CBC Children's Choices List
A quiet boy with anxiety learns to shine in this award-winning picture book that celebrates introversion
Alfie wants to participate in the best parts of being a kid, from his friend Antoinette’s birthday party to the relay races at school.
9) King crabs
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Living in freezing waters, these giant crabs are prized among fishermen for their tasty meat. They might be prey for fisherman, but their tough shell armor protects them from other marine predators. The simple, yet informative, text discusses the crabs' habitat, life cycle, and adaptations. King crabs are much more than a delicious meal and a deadly catch!
10) Seals
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on seals! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about seals, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these fascinating creatures.
Author
Publisher
Magic Readers, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
With longer words and sentences, varied language patterns, and full-spread illustration-enhanced photographs, progressing readers learn about the bottlenose dolphin's life cycle and eating habits. Children who are practicing common words and letter sounds will build confidence as they recognize familiar words and expand their vocabulary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Magic Readers is an imprint of Magic Wagon,...
12) Sea bones
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that Jellies (not Jelly Fish--because they aren't actually fish) have no bones and no brains? Or that the largest animal on Earth is the blue whale? Join author-illustrator Bob Barner as he makes waves with this lush picture book about the sea featuring his signature rhyming text and colorful illustrations. Filled with incredible fishy facts about vertebrates, invertebrates, endoskeletons, and exoskeletons, and an underwater informational...
13) Dolphins
Author
Publisher
Magic Readers, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
With familiar word patterns, short sentences, and full-spread illustration-enhanced photographs, beginning readers are introduced to the bottlenose dolphin. Children starting to understand how letters and sounds go together will build confidence as they recognize repeated words and learn new words. Helpful labels on photographs provide visual cues for new vocabulary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Magic Readers...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic: dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! In this volume, Zip, an enthusiastic beaked whale, is eager to share everything he can about whale pods by broadcasting his very own undersea podcast!...
Author
Series
Clark the Shark (Picture books) volume 3
Language
English
Description
"Clark tries to impress his crush with his usual enthusiasm but he discovers that being thoughtful is more important than being flashy when it comes to showing that he cares"--
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that sharks can be as small as a banana, or bigger than a bus? Or that whale sharks have more than 3,000 teeth? Did you know that giant squids have eyes the size of dinner plates? Or that clownfish are protected by snot armor Find out all this and more, in this comprehensive, hilarious underwater deep dive from Mike Lowery! For fans of Dog Man who love nonfiction, discover this definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"What if one dangerous animal had a fight with another? Who do you think would win? In this five-book bind-up of the popular Who Would Win? series, kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pairs before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction collection is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs...
18) Jellyfish
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that some jellyfish make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent jellyfish-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--
19) Plankton
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that some plankton make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates or scare off predators. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent plankton-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--
20) Penguins
Author
Language
English
Description
Vetted by experts, this newly revised and updated guide to the fascinating world of penguins introduces zoology concepts describing where and how penguins live, what they eat and how they hatch their young.
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