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This is the tale of a small fish forced to flee his homeland after unexpected tragedy strikes. His arduous journey to the sea becomes a crucible, forging invaluable life lessons along the way. But no experience proves more formative than his struggle to liberate a school of fish from the ruthless reign of a tyrannical, self-appointed religious leader. In this decisive battle that pits oppression against freedom, the fish and his companion come to...
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What do crabs and lobsters have in common, and how are they different? While both animals live in the ocean, one prefers to swim and the other walks. One can be found in coastal tidepools and the other offshore. They both have skeletons on the outside of their bodies. There's more to these animals than just being good food for us. Learn about these fascinating crustaceans in the latest addition to our Compare and Contrast Series. US
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The conversation in this book deals with the impact of modern life on Balinese society over the past 50 years. Eric Buvelot, journalist and 13 years' editor of La Gazette de Bali, interviews Jean Couteau, an observer of Bali for over 40 years, author of many books, and national columnist for Kompas. They discuss changes from sexual behavior to religious practices, the engagement of Balinese with foreigners and other Indonesians, issues of tolerance,...
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Seals and sea lions look very similar, and it's sometimes difficult to tell them apart. Both marine mammals live in oceans all over the world. One has visible ear flaps, while the other has ears but no external flaps. One swooshes through the water using their back flippers, and the other uses their front flippers to swim through water. On land, one bounces along, and the other can "walk" on their hind flippers. Learn about the similarities and differences...
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IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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¿Qué tienen en común y en qué se diferencian los cangrejos y las langostas? Aunque ambos animales viven en el océano, uno prefiere nadar y el otro caminar. Uno puede ser encontrado en pozas costeras y el otro en alta mar. Ambos tienen esqueletos en la par
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Stella Diaz volume 5
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When fifth-grader Stella Díaz considers going to a different school than her closest friends, sees her big brother Nick receiving mail from colleges far away, and is forced to work on a project with her former bully, she suddenly realizes growing up is not quite as fun as she first thought.
8) Puffer Fish
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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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!
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"They say he met the King of the Sea, who taught him something important." "And it all happened because he fed a fish!" "And it all happened because he shared what little he had." Every day young Nuri makes his way to the sea shore to eat some bread and throw a piece into the waves. He does so because his father told him to "cast your bread on the water". Even though Nuri can't remember the second part of that beloved saying, but he follows his father's...
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Get ready for an enchanting adventure with Conor and his wise grandmother, Mimi, in this heartwarming tale of love, discovery, and the magic of the sea. Join them as they set off on a treasure hunt to find the perfect Conch shell, rumored to possess a magical sound.
As they explore the sandy shore, encountering playful dolphins and curious seagulls, their bond grows stronger. Along the way, they collect fascinating seashells of all colors and patterns,...
11) Axolotl
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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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!
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Dolphins: The Amazing World of Aquatic Acrobats Immerse yourself and your little ones in the captivating world of our ocean's most playful performers in "Dolphins: The Amazing World of Aquatic Acrobats." This fun and educational children's book makes learning about dolphins as exciting as a leap out of the water!Learn all about dolphinsIncludes fun dolphin factsDolphin quizzes and activitiesPerfect for kids ages 4-8Hours of educational fun for children...
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Picture Stories In Verse For ChildrenIt's holiday time and Cedric and his family are off to visit Grandma & Grandad who live around Magnetic Island in the Coral Sea. Grandad has lots of adventures lined up and many new creatures to meet as he introduces them on their trips.Cedric meets some very different sea creatures that he has never seen before and also comes across some land dwellers with two legs. Grandpa saves the best surprise until last and...
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Suffering sea monsters! Can Hubert brave the storm?Meet Rainbow Reef's fabulous fish kids: Aiden, the panicky pufferfish, Sparky the doggone friendly dogfish, Olga the eight-legged bully, her little sister Red, and Hubert, a tiny hermit crab and wannabe spy. When Hubert and friends play hide-and-seek in the spooky Kelp Forest, Red Octopus gets lost. With a storm raging, can Hubert bring her home safely? Finding a tiny octopus in the ocean is trickier...
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Dive under the sea with Sammy O'Gill, a kind bullnose shark. But his shark peers bully him for befriending all sealife. As Viper, Riptide, Squint, and Toothless torment him, his best friend Zoomer the dolphin buoys his spirits. Through their adventures, Sammy discovers courage and the power of embracing what makes you different. This tail-wagging tale reminds us that our differences deepen friendship. When Sammy faces ridicule, Zoomer models loyalty...
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Desde los tiempos antiguos el ser humano ha tratado de domesticar todo tipo de animales, las piscinas granjas y los estanques fue el primer paso para hacer un acercamiento de convivencia con los peces. Esta práctica fue perfeccionada por los años hasta convertirlo en un pasatiempo mundial, los peces no necesitan un amplio espacio para desarrollarse. Por lo que muchas familias pueden permitirse su crianza. En este libro es una portada inicial sobre...
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In Ava Visits the Aquarium, beginning readers learn about the many real-world uses of odd and even numbers in a fun field trip to the aquarium. Follow along as Ava counts pairs of ocean animals and notices odd and even numbers all around her. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience about a key math concept.
Supplementary back matter helps readers review the...
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Emaline and her family love being in the wilderness, so they decided to move to Colorado. There, in the summer, they go hiking, camping, and biking. In the winter, they go skating. skiing, and sledding. But there is one thing they miss terribly-the ocean. As often as they can, they travel to the beach to play in the sand and surf, and explore the beautiful tidal pools.
Emaline is an underwater adventurer. She loves exploring the pool and meeting...
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Welcome to the amazing world of Penguins Photos and Facts for Everyone! The animal facts in nature book to be amazed by Penguins.
You will find Penguins in nature with pictures to include the many Penguins species, size, breeding, eating habits, and interesting facts. Penguins Photos and Facts for Everyone is Book 28 of the Learn with Facts Series. This book is around a clear concept: The amazing life of Penguins with facts and color photos.
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Le décès de son père a beaucoup affecté Charly. Le jeune Madelinot, souvent seul, aime explorer les Îles à vélo, s'arrêter en haut des collines et dessiner tout en guettant le retour des bateaux de pêche. Un jour, sur le quai, Charly croit devenir fou : il entend une voix dans sa tête ! Est-ce bien ce gros homard à la pince croche qui lui parle ? Contre toute attente, Charly et Crochet le homard se lient d'une amitié précieuse et surprenante....
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