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41) Green sea turtle
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IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"In this book, young readers will learn about the diet, life cycle, behavior and habitat of sea turtles."--
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Star performers in aquariums and marine parks, killer whales were once considered to be too dangerous to approach in the wild. Erich Hoyt and his colleagues spent seven summers following these intelligent and playful creatures in the waters off northern Vancouver Island, intent on dispelling the killer myth. Orca: The Whale Called Killer is Hoyt's exciting account of those summers of adventure and discovery, and the definitive, classic work on the...
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Here is a revised and updated edition of a much-hailed little handbook on how to gather and prepare clams, oysters, mussels and scallops for seaside foragers and food-lovers on all coasts. Natural history and lore are included throughout, making this the ultimate guide for fans of bivalves everywhere.
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Sea turtle Discovery Kids: Sea Stories of Cute Sea Turtles With Funny Pictures, Photos & Memes Of Sea turtles For Children...Does your child love cute sea turtles? If the answer is yes, this “Sea Turtle Discovery” Picture Book for Children that is part of Kate Cruso's Discovery Book Series is what your child & you as a parent are both going to love.
Inside the sea turtle discovery book your child will learn about things like:* What Is The History...
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A field guide to over 80 of the most common species-including shells, crabs, seaweed, anemones, sea stars, and urchins-found in the Eastern Canadian intertidal zone. Seashore Life of Eastern Canada provides plenty of information for beachcombers to use as they explore the ocean shore. Each write-up includes an introduction that defines the intertidal zone where the species can be found and provides information about its habitat and appearance. Easy-to-use...
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The heartbreaking and true story of a lonely orca named Luna who befriended humans in Nootka Sound, off the coast of Vancouver Island by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm.
One summer in Nootka Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, a young killer whale called Luna got separated from his pod. Like humans, orcas are highly social and depend on their families, but Luna found himself desperately alone. So, he tried to make contact...
48) Seashore
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A comprehensive, authoritative account of the natural history of the seashore, from earliest times to the present day.
The seashore, with its endlessly changing tides, is one of the most fluctuating physical environments on the planet. Home to an abundance of animal and plant life, it is also one of the richest habitats the naturalist can explore. Here in Britain, we are fortunate to have a long and varied coastline, and our relatively large tidal...
49) I Am Whale
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"I am Noa, son of the earth, moon and sun. I was born at the edge of a splendid rainbow on a beautiful spring morning in the warm, caressing eastern waters that surround a small rock of pine trees…" "I am the pride and joy of my forefathers. I have conquered the length and breadth of the rich seas of the world and have traced every route paved by my ancestors. I have visited the mythological waterscapes of their migration routes and have marvelled...
50) Shallow Seas
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Shallow Seas are the most biologically rich and productive areas of the world ocean. This latest New Naturalist volume provides a natural history of this environment and its biological communities. The margins of the continents, especially broad in the North Atlantic region, are drowned by shallow seas, creating a sea floor environment which is part of the wider and deepening benthic realm - the ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water...
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For centuries, humans and dolphins have enjoyed a special relationship, evident not just in mythology and folklore but in many documented encounters. Diana Reiss is one of the world's leading experts on dolphin intelligence, and her decades of research and interactions with dolphins have made her a strong advocate for their global protection. In The Dolphin in the Mirror, Reiss combines her science and activism to show just how smart dolphins really...
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More horrifying than Jaws- because it's true!
Since 1990 there have been 283 shark attacks worldwide- 40 of which were fatal...
In the past 15 years, reports of shark attacks have substantially increased...
Over half the attacks occur in water no deeper than five feet...
Believe it or not, shark attacks are still a very real threat to humans. These unspeakably bloody encounters happen in shallow water, in "safe" areas, to people just like you-...
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Excerpt: "The time may come when there will be no portion of the earth's surface that has not been surveyed and explored by man. The work of enterprising travellers has now been carried on within a measurable distance of the North Pole; the highest mountain ranges are gradually succumbing to the geological surveyor; the heart of Africa is giving up to us its secrets and its treasures, and plans of all the desert places of the earth are being made...
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"We are the Cetaceans, your oceanic brothers and sisters, here to work along with you to preserve and care for our home on earth. We are here in our full consciousness, waiting patiently for Earth's children to bloom into the caretakers you were meant to be. We are all connected as one." The Call Goes Out is a series of messages channeled from the cetacean species - whales and dolphins. This book graphically spells out why they are here on Earth,...
55) Fish
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Earth's waters are brimming with curious creatures! This playful book focuses on the world of fish – and readers will be surprised how diverse these fish can be! Captivating photographs of leafy sea dragons, elegant eagle rays, foreboding sharks, and other strange fish create an immersive reading experience. Fact boxes allow readers to interact with fun facts and cool questions. They'll learn about animal classification, habitats, diets, and other...
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In this title, early fluent readers follow Greta the great white shark as she travels to the open ocean. Read along as Greta travels to the White Shark Cafe to feed, spends time near the coast of Hawaii, and eventually makes it back to the California coast to give birth. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
Children can learn more about great white sharks...
57) Seal or Sea Lion
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Some animals look so alike, it's difficult to tell which is which! The Seal or Sea Lion book in the Which Is Which? series helps readers discover the similarities and differences between seals and sea lions. Focused on 21st Century content, the Which Is Which? series encourages readers to ask questions, think more critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author...
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