This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of how a coral grows, finds food, and becomes part of a reef.
This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of seahorses finding a mate and having babies.
This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of a crab looking for food and getting in a fight to defend its territory.
In Fish, early readers will learn how to care for a pet fish and discover which types of fish make good pets. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner. A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a fish needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet fish online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Fish also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Stingrays, early readers will learn about the physical features of stingrays and how they fight off predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating underwater world of stingrays. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a stingray's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about stingrays online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Stingrays also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Sea Dragons, early readers will learn how the fish hides using camouflage, and discover how male sea dragons carry eggs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating underwater world of sea dragons. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a sea dragon's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sea dragons online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sea Dragons also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Jellyfish, early readers will learn about the physical features of jellyfish, and discover how they catch food even though they can't see and don't have a brain! Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating underwater world of jellyfish. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a jellyfish's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about jellyfish online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Jellyfish also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Parrotfish, early readers will learn how the parrotfish got its name, and discover how the fish makes sand and sleeping bags of slime. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating underwater world of parrotfish. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a parrotfish's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about parrotfish online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Parrotfish also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Lobsters, early readers will learn about the physical features of lobsters and discover how these crustaceans catch food and stay safe from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating underwater world of lobsters. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a lobster's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lobsters online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lobsters also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Eels, early readers will learn about how eels escape from predators and hunt their own prey. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating underwater world of eels. A labeled diagram helps readers identify an eel's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about eels online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Eels also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
People can see many things at the seashore. What will we discover there today?
Children will love the appealing photos of baby animals that live in both cold and warm oceanspenguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sea turtles, corals, and many kinds of fish. Young readers will also find out how baby animals survive in this salty, underwater habitat.
Snails and sea slugs use Sea Slime. But, did you know that coral and clownfish need slime too? Marine scientist Ellen Prager takes us deep into the sea to introduce us to fascinating and bizarre animals that use slime to capture their food, protect themselves from harm, or even move from place to place in their underwater environment.
Where else could you stay dry while visiting aquatic animals from around the world? Only in an aquarium can you visit and learn about all these different local and exotic animals. Aquarium staff care for and teach about these animals, as well as work to conserve and protect threatened and endangered species. Follow this behind-the-scenes photographic journal as it leads you into the wondrous world of aquariums and the animal helpers who work there.
Travel deep into the ocean way below the surface and you'll encounter some creatures you never knew existed! This book takes you on a journey through the dark depths of the sea towards the ocean floor. Most ecosystems need sunlight, but deep in the ocean where the sun doesn't shine animals have adapted some very interesting ways to see, protect themselves, and eat. Discover the unique habitats, adaptations, and food chains of these deep -sea creatures.
A prekindergarten-level introduction to dolphins, covering their growth process, behaviors, the oceans they call home, and such defining physical features as their fins.
Rivers are teeming with life! Children will learn the geography of North American rivers and to appreciate the animals that live there while they count the baby otters or dragonflies. Their learning will be reinforced as they "squeal" like muskrats and "hop" like frogs. All of this fun learning activity is set to the rhythm of the classical tune of "Over in the Meadow."
When frogs get together, they love to sing! They fill their big, bulgy throat pouch with air and sing out loud. Some peep, some trill, some growl, some creek, and some go WAAH, WAAH, WAAH! It's a chorus that happens near almost every pond and stream. Learn more about these delightful creatures--and sing along with them!
This book includes an overview of the ocean as well as a map showing where each ocean is located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in the ocean.
This book includes an overview of coral reefs as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in coral reefs.
This book includes an overview of streams and rivers as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in streams and rivers.
This educational title explores the various habitats and behavior of animals that live together in the ocean. From a bloom of jellyfish to a waddle of penguins, large photos take children on a journey around the globe to learn about animal groups. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animals. A quick quiz provides additional reading and learning fun! SandCastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
This photo-illustrated nonfiction story for young readers describes how whales are mammals that need air and how different types of whales find food. Includes photo glossary and labeled diagram.
This photo-illustrated nonfiction story for young readers describes dolphins' behavior and the different methods they use to find food in the ocean. Includes photo glossary and labeled diagram.
This photo-illustrated nonfiction story for young readers describes the body parts of walruses and how they fight with their tusks. Includes photo glossary and labeled diagram.
