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Sea Turtles

Nancy Furstinger (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071994

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.

Sea Otters

Patricia Hutchison (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634072007

Learn all about sea otters, 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.

Piranhas

Mary Berendes (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438516

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various piranha species.

Blue Whales

Patricia Hutchison (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071574

Learn all about blue whales, 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.

Animales de los océanos

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731655509

In Biome Beasts: Ocean Animals, readers will discover how animals survive in saltwater biomes and the skies above them. Most of Earth is covered by oceans and seas that are home to an amazing variety of animals. Some have adapted to life in the cold, dark aphotic zone. Others live in the disphotic zone where predators attack from above or below. Still others live in the top layer, the euphotic zone, where food is plentiful but competition for it is fierce.

Animales de los estuarios

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731655479

In Biome Beasts: Estuary Animals, readers will discover how and why animals survive and thrive in these sheltered biomes. Life in the estuary is always changing. Ocean tides of saltwater flow in and out of the estuary and mix with the fresh water that flows from rivers and streams. The animals that swim or wade in the waters or make the mudflats their homes must have physical or social adaptations that allow them to live in the salty mix.

Deep-Sea Fishing

Erin Palmer (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731616166

In Dangerous Jobs: Deep-Sea Fishing, readers will learn how deep-sea fishers put their lives on the line every day they go to work. From sinking ships to being thrown overboard, deep-sea fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.

Ocean Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615503

In Biome Beasts: Ocean Animals, readers will discover how animals survive in saltwater biomes and the skies above them. Most of Earth is covered by oceans and seas that are home to an amazing variety of animals. Some have adapted to life in the cold, dark aphotic zone. Others live in the disphotic zone where predators attack from above or below. Still others live in the top layer, the euphotic zone, where food is plentiful but competition for it is fierce.

Estuary Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615473

In Biome Beasts: Estuary Animals, readers will discover how and why animals survive and thrive in these sheltered biomes. Life in the estuary is always changing. Ocean tides of saltwater flow in and out of the estuary and mix with the fresh water that flows from rivers and streams. The animals that swim or wade in the waters or make the mudflats their homes must have physical or social adaptations that allow them to live in the salty mix.

Whales

Tom Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411359

This book explains why whales are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Whales, Drawing and Reading

Gare Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411182

This book provides step-by-step instructions explaining how to draw different types of whales, as well as dolphins and porpoises, with information on each breed.

Sharks, Drawing and Reading

Gare Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411175

This book provides step-by-step instructions explaining how to draw sharks, including information on each breed.

Sea Turtles

Cindy Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906673

This book explains why sea turtles are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Stellar Sea Lions

Precious McKenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906680

This book explains why Steller sea lions are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Manatees

Precious Stearns (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906666

This book explains why manatees are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

STEM in the Ocean

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278526

This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the ocean is their office! The careers of oceanographer, marine archaeologist, marine biologist, marine veterinarian, and marine conservationist are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Save Ocean Life

Stephanie Feldstein (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931479

Save Ocean Life focuses on the importance of ocean life and the extinction crisis, what is threatening ocean life, what we can do to help ocean life, and what is already being done to combat the ocean life extinction crisis.

Pod Protection!

Sarah Eason (author) Diego Vaisberg (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885096713

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!

Ocean Life Connections

Raymond Bergin (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885096454

From microscopic plankton to giant blue whales, the ocean is teaming with life. All of the plants and animals living below the waves rely on one another to stay healthy. When some of that ocean life is put at risk, others soon suffer. Uncover the truth about biodiversity, explore its impact on the environment, and learn what you can do to help life in the ocean. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.

Salmon

Rowena Rae (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459826540

Salmon: Swimming for Survival introduces us to the dramatic life story of salmon. These fish hatch in streams, swim extreme distances out to sea, and then migrate home to where they were born to produce the next generation. But today their habitats and very survival are threatened by human activity. This book looks at the unique biology of salmon, their importance to many Indigenous communities, their cultural and economic impact and the vital role they play in ecosystems. With profiles from scientists, educators, fishers and more, learn about the people who are working hard to change the uncertain future of salmon and improve the chance that these iconic fish can survive for generations to come.

Jersey Shore Shark Attacks of 1916

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181335

Would you have survived the shark attacks of 1916? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.

Vanished in the Hurricane

James Buckley Jr. Kerstin LaCross (illustrator) (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647476342

When Hurricane Katrina raced toward the Gulf of Mexico, the animals at the Oceanarium in Gulfport, Mississippi stood in the path of one of nature's most vicious storms. Soon, the aquarium's beloved dolphins were swept away in the hurricane. How could the aquarium trainers possibly rescue these animals that had been washed out to sea? Learn about how they found all eight dolphins in this graphic adventure of animal escapes. Then, learn about more stunning animal rescues.

The Shredder!

James Buckley Jr. Cassie Anderson (illustrator) (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647470708

The ocean can be dangerous when you don't know what's below the waves. Read the gripping tale of survival following a shark attack in this graphic novel.

Needles of Pain!

James Buckley Jr. Cassie Anderson (illustrator) (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647470685

A day at the beach turns into a close call when a surfer steps on a stonefish. Follow along on the gripping tale of survival in this graphic novel.

Killer Tentacles!

James Buckley Jr. Cassie Anderson (illustrator) (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647470678

An encounter with a box jellyfish adds killer tentacles to a day of surf and sun. Read the gripping tale of survival in this graphic novel.