Boing! Boing! Boing! If you disturb a piece of seaweed on the beach, you might get to see dozens of tiny creatures leaping into the air--beach fleas! Peek under a piece of driftwood and you might spot a beach wolf spider waiting for a chance to hunt. And what's that little dip in the sand? It's a cunning trap excavated by a hungry antlion to catch its next meal. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade...

Gliding through the water at breakneck speeds--a fin, just skimming the surface of the water. The biggest jaws you've ever seen. These are the iconic images that flash through all our minds when we think of sharks, but there's so much more to know about these majestic predators of the sea. If you're already a fan of the Discovery's phenomenon Shark Week, then you will love this book! From the unique look of the prehistoric Whorl shark, to the hunting...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about sharks. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Publisher Annotation: A fun exploration of a tiny animal at the base of the ocean food chain.

"Using a highly visual approach and a "slow build" of concepts, Whales To the Rescue explores how whales help to maintain a healthy ocean and, by extension, a healthy and biodiverse planet. Whales are ecosystems engineers -- animals that create, modify or maintain a habitat or ecosystem. In its lifetime, a whale can improve our planet's health by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide, one of the most abundant greenhouse gases, in the atmosphere. How?...

"Rhyming text follows the evolution of the ocean, from the fiery time of its birth to the marvelously biodiverse present. Includes notes from the author and illustrator, spotlights on past and present marine life-forms, a timeline of evolutionary eras, a glossary of key terms, and recommended further reading"-- Provided by publisher.

"The Megalodon was the biggest shark to ever live! This book explores the body parts, life, and extinction of one of the prehistoric ocean's most fearsome predators. Leveled text and colorful illustrations highlight basic information about the animal, while fun facts add even more interesting details. Special features show off a map of the world when the Megalodon lived, the Megalodon's favorite foods, a size comparison, and more. The book ends with...

It's a battle between two terrifying, tooth-filled predators! The great white shark is today's largest predatory fish. But millions of years ago, megalodon ruled the seas as the ocean's deadliest hunter. Learn what makes these similar monsters of the sea so deadly. Then decide which one would triumph if they battled in the ocean's depths.

Many people depend on blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay for their jobs. But overfishing and changes in the blue crabs' habitats have reduced their numbers. Learn how scientists have stepped in to study these blue beauties so that they can keep a healthy crab population. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through...

If there is a top predator that sends shivers down the spine, it has to be the shark! Readers will discover how the apex hunter tracks down and kills its prey with devastating accuracy and why this awesome beast is the king of its food chain. This exciting book explains how food chains and webs work and the amazing physical adaptations that make the shark such a supreme predator.