Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> Animals - Marine Life

Do you know that the first sea turtle come into existence around the Jurassic era -the age of the dinosaurs? And do you know that there are only seven species of sea turtles?

Studies reveal that the earliest species of sea turtles existed in Europe and Africa about 150 million years ago. The seven existing species of sea turtles are the Leatherback, Loggerhead, Green, Flatback, Kemp's Ridley, Hawksbill and Olive Ridley.

More fascinating information and beautiful pictures of sea turtles are featured in this book especially made for young learners.

How fast do sharks swim?

When just cruising sharks can move at a speed of 5 miles per hour, but when they are pursuing a prey they can swim at a speed of 12 miles per hours. Sharks are also capable of sudden speed bursts when needed. They can increase their speed at 30 miles per hour.

Do you know that their teeth are replaced continuously throughout their lifetime? It is estimated that a shark can lose around 30,000 teeth throughout its life. That's a lot of teeth

More fascinating information and amazing pictures of sharks are featured in this book...

The Irrawaddy Dolphin is just one species of Dolphin. Unlike the Dolphins that you usually see in Ocean Parks and Dolphin shows, they look somewhat different. In fact, having shorter beaks than the usual type of dolphins makes them seem a bit strange. But it's one of their main characteristics - their species name even means "short beaked" because the most common species of dolphins (the one you see in Dolphin shows) usually have pointed beaks.

So, prepare to meet a one-of-a-kind Dolphin. They may seem strange at first, being a rare kind of Dolphin - but one thing is for sure - they...

The Mantis Shrimp is a species of shrimp - and is therefore a crustacean. Being a crustacean means it's related to crabs and lobsters.

This particular species of shrimp is also called by other names. They are called "prawn killers" because they can indeed kill prawns as well as other sea creatures. They are also called "thumb splitters" - because they can split and injure people's hands when being handled.

As you are about to find out, the Mantis Shrimp is a unique kind of shrimp. Get a copy of this book and discover more fascinating information about this animal.

The Giant Isopod may look like a bug - but it's not (it would be a giant bug ). It's actually a crustacean, and it's distantly related to shrimps and crabs - although it doesn't look like those two either.

The Giant Isopod currently holds the record as one of the biggest crustaceans - and their monstrous size is attributed to a phenomenon called deep sea gigantism. Simply put, this refers to the ability of deep sea creatures to grow larger in size compared to other species that live in shallow waters.

You will be amazed at the size and appearance of this sea animal. It...

Do you think you know everything about Sharks?

Can you name the types of Sharks in the Finding Nemo Movie?

Do you know how old Sharks are? How long have they been around in the oceans?

This book uncovers more than 51 amazing facts about Sharks. Many of these facts will be things you have never heard about before.

Facts like.... What is the largest Shark that ever lived? What Shark is known as the "garbage can of the seas"? What is the world's fastest Shark? What is the laziest...

Have you seen a Narwhal? Would you like to meet this magical looking creature?

The Narwhal is also called Narwhale - and rightfully so, as it is indeed a species of whale. It's a medium-sized whale, to be more specific.

What makes this sea creature unique and extra special is that it has a really long tusk that makes it entirely different from other species of whales (and other sea animals, for that matter). Also, its tusk, which is similar to an elephant's tusk, is actually a tooth. Have you ever seen a tooth as big (and as long)?

Needless to say, this...

Dive into the lives of orcas with Ranger Rick in this beginning reader with full-color photos of orcas in the wild What if you wished you were an orca? And then you became one? An orca is an amazing kind of whale. Could you eat like an orca? Sleep like an orca? Live in an orca family? And would you want to? Find out

Ranger Rick explorers can learn all about orcas in this reader full of fascinating facts, vivid wildlife photographs, a Wild Words glossary, and a hands-on activity about how to communicate like an orca...

Did you know that penguins have feathers but don't fly? Or that their eggs are guarded by the daddy penguin? Or that they dive in the ocean for their food? Discover these facts and more, along with brilliant photographs of chinstrap penguins in Antarctica, in this captivating nonfiction leveled reader. These unusual birds will waddle into children's hearts while they decode the simple text. Great for...