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2) Seashore
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A comprehensive, authoritative account of the natural history of the seashore, from earliest times to the present day.
The seashore, with its endlessly changing tides, is one of the most fluctuating physical environments on the planet. Home to an abundance of animal and plant life, it is also one of the richest habitats the naturalist can explore. Here in Britain, we are fortunate to have a long and varied coastline, and our relatively large tidal...
3) Shallow Seas
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Shallow Seas are the most biologically rich and productive areas of the world ocean. This latest New Naturalist volume provides a natural history of this environment and its biological communities. The margins of the continents, especially broad in the North Atlantic region, are drowned by shallow seas, creating a sea floor environment which is part of the wider and deepening benthic realm - the ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water...
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For centuries, humans and dolphins have enjoyed a special relationship, evident not just in mythology and folklore but in many documented encounters. Diana Reiss is one of the world's leading experts on dolphin intelligence, and her decades of research and interactions with dolphins have made her a strong advocate for their global protection. In The Dolphin in the Mirror, Reiss combines her science and activism to show just how smart dolphins really...
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More horrifying than Jaws- because it's true!
Since 1990 there have been 283 shark attacks worldwide- 40 of which were fatal...
In the past 15 years, reports of shark attacks have substantially increased...
Over half the attacks occur in water no deeper than five feet...
Believe it or not, shark attacks are still a very real threat to humans. These unspeakably bloody encounters happen in shallow water, in "safe" areas, to people just like you-...
7) Sea Turtles
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An introduction to the majestic sea turtle for children ages 4-12. Easy to understand text and beautiful photography help captivate curious young minds. Information on each of the species with easy to read charts and pictures. This will be a cherished book for the young sea turtle lover.
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Seals and sea lions look very similar, and it's sometimes difficult to tell them apart. Both marine mammals live in oceans all over the world. One has visible ear flaps, while the other has ears but no external flaps. One swooshes through the water using their back flippers, and the other uses their front flippers to swim through water. On land, one bounces along, and the other can "walk" on their hind flippers. Learn about the similarities and differences...
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Liam, a 10-year-old boy, and Boo, an 8-year-old girl, are two kids from Chicago, Illinois sleeping comfortably in their family's vacation home in Iron River, Michigan. Their vacation home, far from the big city lights and crowded, bustling streets, borders the Ottawa National Forest and rests peacefully a few yards away from the vibrant waters of Sunset Valley Lake. Tonight, the cool air from the lake mixes with the heat of the day and creates a dense...
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Dive under the waves to find a fish with slime. A hagfish's slime can protect it from enemies and also help it get food. Even grosser, this creature eats all its meals from the inside out! Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce this animal in all its gross glory.
12) Sea Otter
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IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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A sea otter mother licks and licks her newborn's coat to clean it and get out the tangles. The pup's fur is so soft, fluffy, and full of air by the time she finishes that the baby floats easily on the sea's surface. Then the mother looks up at the sky and sees a huge bald eagle diving straight toward her pup! She has only seconds to prevent disaster. Young readers will explore the underwater world of this marine mammal through clear text, full-color...
13) Let's Go, Itok!
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Itok is a little fish who doesn't swim like all the other fish. Because of his differences, he's left all alone. When this lonely fish helps another sea creature who is afraid of a shark, they strike up an unlikely friendship. This book will spark ideas and discussions about dealing with feelings of loneliness and making friends with others who are different.
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A little monkey was drinking from the river when it saw the water move. Seconds later, the powerful jaws of the largest crocodile on earth, the saltwater crocodile, snapped closed around its little body. As fast as it had appeared from the water, the croc disappeared below the surface with its food. Young readers will explore the underwater world of this powerful reptile through clear text, full-color photos, and diagrams. Age-appropriate activities,...
15) Nat the Narwhal
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Nat is a curious young narwhal who is annoyed by his ever-growing tusk. He wonders why he has a tusk at all. In pursuit of an answer, Nat sets off on an adventure with his friend Belora, a beluga whale. The two friends travel through channels in arctic ice to find someone who should know something about tusks-a walrus. This imaginative story of adventure and identity will allow readers to learn how to ask questions, look for answers, and stay curious....
16) Puffer Fish
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It might be hard to take a puffer fish seriously, especially when it's all blown up like a fishy balloon. However, that's the last mistake some predators will ever make! In this intriguing volume, young readers will journey under the waves to investigate the many species of puffer fish. Full-color photos will help them examine the curious puffer and its many defenses, while detailed text explains the creatures' life, habitat, anatomy, and more.
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A speedy jellyfish rushes through the ocean on a deadly mission. Soon, the box jellyfish has a small fish trapped in its long tentacles full of toxic venom. The little fish never stood a chance. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this deadly predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
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The Dolphins of Hilton Head introduces readers to the unique population of bottlenose dolphins that inhabits the warm water and brackish salt marshes of South Carolina's inland coastal waterways. Drawing on years of research in Hilton Head and the latest discoveries of scientists throughout the world, Cara Gubbins describes this atypical habitat and explains how the distinctive behaviors of Hilton Head dolphins distinguish them from other populations....
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What's the deal with animals under water? Open up this fact file to find out! Learn all about creatures that live in water, from seahorses to whales and jellyfish. Explore where these animals live, what they eat, and more. Bright, engaging photos help readers follow along to get all the facts.
20) Willba the Whale
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Fourth-generation commercial Bass Straight deep sea shark fishermen, from Port Franklin, Victoria, Australia.
With plenty of time to think, whilst waiting for the nets to fish, so I was wondering what it would be like for the life of a whale, and this what I imagine.
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