In this book, early fluent readers will learn how penguins live and survive on ice and in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the bird's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how great white sharks live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the marine animal's predatory practices, appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how eels live and survive in the ocean as well as fresh water. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the fish's appearance, diet, habitats, life cycle, and behaviors.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how clown fish live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the marine animal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors.
In The History of Pet Fish, early fluent readers will learn about different types of pet fish, including how and why people first kept them as pets and how they spread around the world. Bright, full-color photographs complement the carefully leveled text to make reading easy and fun.
A small salamander swims in muddy lake water. But this little creature still has its webbed feet and feathery gills. Axolotls spend their whole lives in watery homes. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about Axolotls!
When puffer fish sense danger, they may try to swim away. But if these slow swimmers can't move fast enough, they can inflate to more than twice their normal size! Woah! What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about puffer fish!
Dolphins travel, hunt, and play together. They can also work together to save people from harm! When lifeguard Rob Howes took three others out on a training swim, he had no idea that an entire pod of dolphins would protect them from danger below the waves. Explore the exciting true story of supersmart animals in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these smart mammals and read other stories of dolphin masterminds!
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.
Learn all about different kinds of vile animals. Discover fascinating facts, from fish that are known as vacuums with teeth to why some lizards spurt blood from their eyes. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Twice as long as humans are tall, the great white shark is the largest predatory fish in the ocean. This fish will go through 20,000 teeth over its lifetime. Read all about the fish made famous by the movie Jaws.
Although some sharks are very scary and dangerous, most species are quiet creatures who pose no threat to humans at all. Readers will learn all about the many kinds of sharks, what they eat, where they live, and their importance to the ocean ecosystem in this fact-and-photo-packed look at one of nature’s top predators.
Why do belugas join pods to migrate? How do dolphins protect others in their pods? Why are pods important to some baby animals for survival? Discover the answers in this fascinating book and learn about the many ways living in a pod helps animals survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
How do schools of fish confuse predators? Why do similar fish shoal and school together? Why do some fish live in groups only when they are young? Discover the answers in this colorful book and learn about the many ways living in schools or shoals help fish survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
There are over 300 different species of turtles. They live in deep ocean waters to dry desert habitats and range in size from small box turtles to gigantic Galapagos tortoises. They all have shells as part of their skeleton but some shells are flat and others are large domes. Some turtles can pull heads into shells for protection but others cannot. Some are herbivores and others are omnivores but none have teeth. Learn more about what these reptiles have in common and how they are different through the latest edition of the Compare and Contrast Book series.
Octopuses and squids are both marine invertebrates that are sometimes confused. They both have eight arms, but one also has two tentacles. One has rectangle-shaped pupils but the other’s pupils are round. One swims or walks along the ocean floor with strong arms. The other only swims using fins. One lives alone in caves while the other lives in open waters. Learn more about what these animals have in common and how they are different through the latest installment of the Compare and Contrast Book series.
Fishes live all over the world in both fresh and saltwater and in tropical, temperate, or polar habitats. Some fishes have bones while others have cartilage skeletons. Sizes vary from tiny goldfish to huge great white sharks, with all kinds of sizes in between. From flat bottom-dwelling to torpedo fast-swimming, their body shapes match their needs. Some fishes, like flounders and seahorses, even have body shapes to camouflage themselves. Colors can range from grays and browns to bright reds, yellows, or blues. Explore the similarities and differences in this latest addition to the Compare and Contrast Series!
Some of the most often confused reptiles are alligators and crocodiles. While both are crocodilians and, in some cases, may even inhabit the same areas, they are quite different. Readers learn what they have in common and how to tell them apart. Both spend time on land and in water. One eats small animals but the other preys on animals larger than they are! One tends to have wide snouts and the other has v-shaped snouts. Explore fascinating facts about these large (and scary) animals in this latest installment of the Compare and Contrast Book series.
In Dolphin or Porpoise?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these aquatic mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the mammals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each mammal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about dolphins and porpoises online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Dolphin or Porpoise? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
Octopuses can mimic other underwater animals, make tools below the waves, and . . . sneak out of almost anywhere. When an injured octopus was brought to the National Aquarium of New Zealand, the clever creature soon became a crowd favorite. That is, until Inky the octopus made his great escape back to the ocean. Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these cunning creatures and read other stores of octopus masterminds.
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.
Did you know that the mating call of a leopard frog sounds like a low snore? Find out more interesting facts and details about frogs in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a frog's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension.
There are many different kinds of clown fish, but they all go through the same life cycle. Take a closer look at each stage of life in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a clown fish's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn how and why certain fish species live together in schools. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal’s habitat, diet, behaviors, appearance, and social structure.
Between its surface and floor, the ocean supports around one million animal species! This leveled title for beginning readers introduces four common ocean animals. Young readers will enjoy guessing each animal based on their body parts and behaviors. Sneak peek images serve as clues, while crisp, colorful photos are used for the big reveal! Special features such as maps and animal adaptations reinforce the text and keep readers engaged as they guess the ocean animals!
