Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> Animals - Marine Life

Fifteenth in the series of Those Amazing Animals. This fun elephant book asks and answers 20 questions, each with an amazing photo and one of Steve Weaver s loveable illustrations.

Marine biologist and renowned children's book writer Sneed B. Collard III introduces children to many fascinating sea creatures-from bioluminescent fish to giant tube worms-that survive without sunlight. A history of deep-sea exploration from sonar to submersibles shows how far scientists have come in their ability to investigate these great depths.

Inspire young readers to explore the possibilities of marine science.

Dive into the warm ocean and swim around amid the coral and waving sea grass. Do you see an eye like a small black bead peering out at you? Linger for a while and discover the secrets of the sea horse - one of the shyest fish in the sea. With a head like a horse, a tail like a monkey, and a pouch like a kangaroo, the sea horse acts like a chameleon, changing color to ward off danger or to show that he and his mate are a lifelong pair. Watch their fascinating...

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Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution.

Like the other 13 books in this series, this one asks and answers 20 questions, each with a large photo and a humorous drawing by illustrator Steve Weaver. Did you know that penguins have a good reason to wear a tuxedo? Have you ever wondered whether they can fly? What they eat? Whether they have knees? Did you know that penguins don t live at the North Pole? Those Perky Penguins will explain all the questions you ve asked yourself as you ve watched these funny, perky little birds waddle around at the zoo and elegantly fly in the water under the ice on screen.

Sylvia Earle first lost her heart to the ocean as a young girl when she discovered the wonders of the Gulf of Mexico in her backyard. As an adult, she dives even deeper. Whether she's designing submersibles, swimming with the whales, or taking deep-water walks, Sylvia Earle has dedicated her life to learning more about what she calls "the blue heart of the planet." With stunningly detailed pictures of the wonders of the sea, Life in the Ocean tells the story of Sylvia's growing passion and how her ocean exploration and advocacy have made her known around the world. This picture book...

Readers of all ages will be amazed by this innovative paper technology--no batteries necessary Every spread features a different underwater animal, but it's the reader's job to locate the hidden creatures. Perfect for curious older readers, each page has a "Did you Know . . .?" section filled with amazing facts about ocean creatures...