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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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A speedy jellyfish rushes through the ocean on a deadly mission. Soon, the box jellyfish has a small fish trapped in its long tentacles full of toxic venom. The little fish never stood a chance. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this deadly predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
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Hidden in murky water, a fierce predator patiently waits for its next meal. A buffalo that gets too close to the water's edge is no match for the strong jaws of the hungry saltwater crocodile. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this top predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
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Plongez dans les profondeurs de l'océan avec "Échos de l'Océan", une exploration captivante du monde des dauphins, ces ambassadeurs gracieux des mers. Ce livre offre bien plus qu'un simple aperçu de la biologie marine et du comportement des dauphins ; il dévoile les mystères de leur intelligence remarquable et la richesse de leur vie sociale. Des mélodies sous-marines aux stratégies alimentaires complexes, chaque page dévoile des facettes...
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A little octopus is hidden in a coral reef off of Australia's coast, waiting for its next target. Suddenly, the blue-ringed octopus speeds out of its hiding place, trapping a crab in its tentacles. The little crab doesn't stand a chance against the venom of this octopus. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this venomous predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
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The world is a wild place. Sometimes, sticking together makes life a little easier. Learn all about animals in the oceans that join together to stay safe, find something to eat, and make a home. Colorful illustrations and engaging photos pair with lively text to tell the story of fun and fascinating animal families.
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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
11) The Sand Crab
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In this Little Blossom Stories book, Brad and Brin search the beach for a sand crab. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding consonant blends. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story. Author/Illustrator biography Original artwork Phonetics Teaching guides The Little Blossom Stories series uses curriculum based fiction to get children comfortable...
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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.
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Dans ce livre, plongez dans le fascinant royaume de la cognition animale. Explorez les méandres des forêts avec les Grands Singes, plongez dans les océans avec les Dauphins, parcourez les plaines aux ctés des Éléphants, et observez le ciel avec les Corbeaux et les Corneilles. Ce voyage éclairant révèle les capacités étonnantes des animaux qui ont évolué aux ctés de l'humanité.À travers des histoires captivantes et des découvertes...
14) Leopard Seals
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In this thrilling book, readers learn about the hunting styles, habitats, and diets of leopard seals. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older...
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Dive in with young Katie, a spirited girl with a heart full of wonder for the vast oceans! One night, as she wears a cherished pearl necklace - a gift from her father, a Navy deep-sea diver - she suddenly finds herself transported to an enchanted underwater realm. Here, she's greeted by Sebastian, a friendly seahorse, who takes her on an adventure through the ocean's sparkling coral mazes and past schools of vibrant fish.
But there's a looming...
16) Bull Sharks
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In this thrilling book, readers learn about the hunting styles, habitats, and diets of bull sharks. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older...
17) Puffer Fish
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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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From New York Times bestselling author Dave Eggers comes a deadpan take on creativity and persistence, as told through the eyes of a humpback whale looking for a new song
Soren, a young humpback whale, loves music, but is tired of the dull, droning, endless songs that are frustratingly popular among the adult whales he knows. He has ideas for better songs: shorter, up-tempo tunes with snare drums and even maracas. Unfortunately, every time he shares...
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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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Finn is a courageous and imaginative boy whose heart is filled with wanderlust. With the permission of his dad, Jim, Finn and Toby venture far from home, exploring the bustling streets with awe and wonder. Meanwhile, his caring mother, Izabella, anxiously hopes that her adventurous son doesn't wander too far.One fateful day, Finn and Toby find themselves at a bustling airfield where airplanes take off and perform daring aerial maneuvers. Entranced...
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