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21) Oceans
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56 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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English
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Readers will learn about the ocean and discovering what life is like in the depths of the ocean.
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"This nonfiction picture book uses a guessing game to introduce eight different ocean animals and some unique aspects of their bodies. First, readers are shown a close-up illustration of an unusual part of an animal's body and asked to guess its owner. The following spread reveals the animal's name along with an illustration of the whole animal in its habitat. There's also a brief description of the animal's traits with a special emphasis on the featured...
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126 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
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English
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Take to the seas with marine conservationist and shark researcher Captain Aquatica and her hammerhead shark sidekick, Fin, to explore the ocean's wettest and wildest depths and get the latest facts from the field!
25) Clownfish aren't so funny: fascinating facts about some of the ocean's most misunderstood creatures
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22 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 26 cm
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Dive in and enjoy these surprising stories about the ocean's smallest creatures! Clownflsh aren't funny, cuttlefish aren't cuddly, and mantis shrimp aren't so shrimpy (they're TOUGH dudes)! While sharks, whales, and dolphins get plenty of attention, the real drama of the ocean takes place in the nooks and crannies of coral reefs. And some of the coolest critters there are no bigger than a golf ball, stay hidden from plain sight, and are real killers....
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"Kids 4 to 8 will marvel at the brightly glowing creatures and other living organisms in this stunning, poetic, and science-based exploration of bioluminescence. When it's dark out, we need light to see. But what if your body could make its own light? From acclaimed author-illustrator Julia Kuo comes a remarkable picture book about bioluminescence, the light made from living things, and its many forms: fireflies and foxfire, fungi and glow-worms,...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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English
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"Fans of Ada Twist, Scientist will want to join Dr. Cosmic's class of clever monsters as they explore the dark depths of the ocean in the fourth book of the Mad Scientist Academy series. The students in Dr. Cosmic's class take their lessons underwater when they're introduced to his latest invention, the SKWID -- a special submarine that explores the ocean and looks like a real giant squid! With the guidance of oceanographer Professor Fathom, the class...
29) Oceanarium
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96 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 38 cm.
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This book guides readers around the world's oceans, from sandy shorelines to the darkest depths. Learn about the ocean's most fascinating animals, including giant whale sharks, tiny tropical fish, and majestic manatees, among many other creatures. With expert text by marine biologist Loveday Trinick and accompanying illustrations, travel the world from frozen Arctic seas to shimmering coral reefs, and learn why it is so important that we protect our...
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80 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
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Español
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"Nada con medusas replandecientes, descubre el misterioso fondo marino y conoce los increíbles unicornios marinos. Tiburones, ballenas, tortugas o extrañas criaturas de las profundidades nadan a través de las páginas de este precioso libro que combina magníficas ilustraciones y fotografías. Los jóvenes lectores conocerán la extraordinara vida que esconden los océanos y mares de todo el mundo y descubrirán cómo ellos mismos pueden ayudar...
31) The deep blue
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Swim through tropical seas and dive into the darkest depths of the ocean to discover Earths 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...
32) Ocean life
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
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An exploration of marine animals.
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85 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 38 cm
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"Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the deep blue sea. Whether you're traveling long haul with leatherback turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters or ice bathing with a walrus, this book celebrates the very prescient topic of the world's oceans with Lucy Letherland's animal characters."--Amazon.com
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112 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
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Swim with sharks! Dive with dolphins! Stroll the beach with penguins! Young readers will joyfully immerse themselves in this awesome adventure at sea, in which stunning National Geographic photos reveal hidden worlds of action and beauty. We meet 30 favorite sea creatures and explore their watery homes: playful dolphins, mysterious sharks, graceful sea turtles, waddling penguins, and dozens of others. Kids will marvel at speedy swimmers on the hunt,...
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224 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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"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...
36) Ocean!
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208 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm
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"Using 3-D computer illustrations that present a level of detail you simply can't find elsewhere, this book takes you on a world tour of the waters that cover 70 percent of our planet. You will see the fish, invertebrates, and other animals that call the ocean home and learn how their anatomy and behavior is adapted to deal with a watery habitat. You can discover what survives in the frozen Arctic Ocean, as well as see coral reefs teeming with life....
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