Orthocones were ancient animals with cone-shaped shells. In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will learn about orthocones body parts, behaviors, and extinction through leveled text and detailed illustrations. Additional features highlight the size and favorite foods of orthocones, show off fossil finds, and more. The book concludes with a two-page spread that puts important information about orthocones in one place.
The livyatan was an ancient sperm whale that ruled Earth’s ancient oceans! In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers can learn about the animal’s body parts, behaviors, and extinction through leveled text and colorful illustrations. Features highlight the livyatan’s size and diet, profile a famous fossil find, and map the world during the livyatan’s time. A two-page spread concludes the book by putting important stats about the livyatan in one place!
Step back in time to when armored fish filled Earth’s waters! This hi-lo title introduces the life, behaviors, and body parts of the dunkleosteus to reluctant readers through carefully leveled text and vibrant illustrations. Special features highlight the animal’s size, show off its favorite foods, profile a famous fossil find, and more. A two-page profile puts important information about the dunkleosteus in one place.
The basilosaurus was a giant whale with sharp teeth and a strong bite! In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will go back in time to discover the life of this prehistoric creature. Leveled text combines with colorful illustrations to draw readers in, while special features highlight the animal’s size and diet, map the world when the basilosaurus lived, and show off fossil discoveries. The book ends with a two-page spread that puts important information about the basilosaurus in one place.
Did you know adult Mekong giant catfish have no teeth? They suck up food with their giant mouths! This hi-lo title guides readers through the physical traits, diet, behaviors, and threats of Mekong giant catfish through engaging text and high-quality images. Meanwhile, special features reinforce the physical traits, range, size, and conservation status of these aptly named fish in a fun, exciting way. Readers are sure to be hooked!
Giant barbs are one of the world’s largest freshwater fish. They are even nicknamed the “king of fish!” In this title, vibrant photos and hi-lo text will draw in reluctant readers to discover this and more incredible facts about giant barbs. Packed with special features such as a map, a size comparison, a record catch, and fun facts, this book is sure to be a great catch to showcase at any school library!
Did you know beluga sturgeons are apex predators? They can even swallow prey whole! Reluctant readers will learn all about these impressive creatures in this hi-lo title. Alongside engaging text and high-quality photos, readers will encounter special features that highlight the size, appearance, conservation status, and more. By the time readers finish this title, they will be ready to dive in to learn more about fearsome fish!
Arapaimas are fearsome predators. They lurk in the waters of the Amazon, ready to devour any prey they see with their large, powerful mouths! In this book, reluctant readers will learn all about arapaimas and their life in the Amazon through leveled text and vibrant photographs. Special features such as a size comparison chart, identification chart, and record catch will reel readers in and leave them wanting to learn more!
American paddlefish are the oldest surviving animal species in North America! In this title, readers will learn about this and other fascinating facts about these ancient beasts. Vivid images and hi-lo text draw readers in, and special features highlight the size, appearance, and conservation status of these magnificent creatures!
With their sharp teeth, tough scales, and large bodies, it is easy to see why people mistake alligator gars for their namesake! In this hi-lo title, readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, and diet of these massive fish. Features highlight a record fish, compare fish sizes, and more. This book is sure to keep readers hooked!
Many fierce predators lurk just below the ocean’s surface. Saltwater crocodiles use their strong jaw and huge teeth to latch on tight. But there’s no escape once a hammerhead shark has pinned its prey! Captivating text and vibrant visuals combine to breathe life into these oceanic opponents. This title also boasts a plethora of special features from fun facts and animal profiles to tooth size and secret weapons. When land and sea go head-to-head, who will be victorious? No matter the outcome, this title will be a total knockout for adventurous hi-lo readers!
Many turtles get very big. But they start out tiny! This book for beginning readers introduces the lives and growth of cute baby turtles. Labeled photos support simple, leveled text, and a picture glossary illustrates the meanings of unfamiliar words. Clear features highlight turtle life stages and daily activities. This book is sure to inspire young students to keep reading!
Covered in soft fur, baby seals are adorable! This title for students who are beginning to read independently introduces how these babies live and grow. Vibrant photos support simple text, a picture glossary helps define unfamiliar words, and special features highlight the life stages and main activities of baby seals. Young readers will enjoy learning about cute baby seals with this fun book!
Meet Onyx and the orcas of J pod, the world’s most famous whales. Illustrated with stunning photos, this picture book introduces young readers to the orcas humans first fell in love with. The members of J pod live in the Salish Sea, off the coast of Washington and British Columbia. Moby Doll was the first orca ever displayed in captivity, Granny was the oldest orca known to humanity, and Scarlet was the orca humans fought to save.
Orcas are found in every ocean on the planet, but can they survive their relationship with humans? Orcas Everywhere looks at how humans around the world (Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike) related to orcas in the past, how we relate to them now and what we can do to keep cetacean communities alive and thriving.
In Freaky Fish, readers are introduced to fish with strange colors and shapes that help them survive in the ocean. Through pictures and facts, readers learn about the lionfish, moray eel, anglerfish, squirrelfish, leafy seadragon, porcupine fish, sar
Identifies weird creatures in caves, the desert, and the arctic before presenting a creature that's so weird you have to ask "Is It Alive?"
Find out which type of shark you most do not want to meet in the water and where to poke a shark if you're attacked. In "Swimming with Sharks," readers learn not to bleed when there are sharks around.
Explains what to do if you see a shark in the water, examines poisonous creatures of the sea, and explains how tsunamis and giant waves are made. "Shark Attack!" talks about the dangers faced by divers when they explore a sunken boat.
A Whale’s World follows a pod of spy-hopping orcas as they explore the ecosystems of the Great Bear Sea while hunting for their next meal. Past rocky shores and through kelp forests, they observe foraging wolves, hungry grizzly bears, curious black bears, graceful fin whales, splashing porpoises, slippery seals and other members of the Pacific coastal food web. The book gives readers an introduction to the many ways that marine and land animals interact with their environments and with each other.
A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of whales. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of walruses. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of sharks. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of sea turtles. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Learn all about sea turtles, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author.
