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Makers and Takers: Studying Food Webs in the Ocean

Gwendolyn Hooks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907632

This book looks at ocean food chains, discussing the various ecosystems that support this environment, threats to the survival of the plants and animals that are native to an ocean habitat, and what is being done to ensure their survival.

Arctic Appetizers

Gwendolyn Hooks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907588

This book looks at the Arctic food chain, discussing the plants and animals that are native to this environment, threats to their survival, and what is being done to protect them.

Sea Animals

Sherry Howard (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615688

From the giant orca to the spectacular sailfish, Top Ten: Fastest Sea Animals introduces readers to how these unique creatures use their speedy skills to survive and thrive. Discover some of the fastest sea animals on the planet!

Vampires Can Swim! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617385

In That's Wild: Vampires Can Swim! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn about water animals and how they hunt, how they grow, and their remarkable talents. From a fish that looks like bubble gum to one that has shocking abilities, let's discover the wild, sometimes strange world of aquatic animals!

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.

Coral Reefs

Precious Mckenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411687

This book takes a close-up look at coral reefs, discussing the plant and marine life found in this habitat.

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.

Speed Demons

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907977

Photographs and simple text introduce various animals that depend on speed for survival, which include dolphins, cheetahs, ostriches, antelope, horses, and others.

Leaps and Bounds

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907960

Photographs and simple text introduce animals that use locomotion to move. These animals include deer, kangaroos, dolphins, and more.

Crafty Critters

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907946

Photographs and text introduce animals that utilize camouflage, mimicry, and other curious techniques as defense mechanisms. These animals include skunks, porcupines, walking sticks, kingsnakes, and octopuses.

Sharks and Other Fish

Tracie Santos (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639721

Fish swim, leap, and splash all over. Around some of them, you need to use caution. Others are harmless or even helpful. Do you know which is which? In Sharks and Other Fish, you'll explore the animal kingdom and find out which of these fish are dangerous…or not! The facts may surprise you!

Toads and Other Amphibians

Tracie Santos (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639783

Amphibians swim, leap, and splash all over. Around some of them, you need to use caution. Others are harmless or even helpful. Do you know which is which? In Toads and Other Amphibians, you'll explore the animal kingdom and find out which of these amphibians are dangerous…or not! The facts may surprise you!

Sea Turtles

Cindy Rodriguez

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944059

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered sea turtles face and how they can be saved.

Sea Horses

Darla Duhaime (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683424949

Seahorses are amazing creatures. They can change color. They make noises. And the dads have the babies! Dive in to learn more about seahorses.

Eels

Darla Duhaime (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683424918

Eels are amazing creatures. They are practically invisible when they are born. And they can swim backward! Dive in to learn more about eels.

Octopuses

Darla Duhaime (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683424932

Octopuses are amazing creatures They can change color. They trick their predators. And they are smart! Dive in to learn more about octopuses.

Flying Fish

Darla Duhaime (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683424925

Flying Fish are amazing creatures. They propel out of the water and use their wings to glide through the air! Dive in to learn more about flying fish.

Iguanas

Darla Duhaime (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683422280

Iguanas live in warm places. An iguana’s skin color helps it hide from predators. Reptiles have tails. An iguana’s tail breaks off if it is grabbed by a predator. It grows back right away. Learn all about these dinosaur-looking reptiles.