marine animals

"The seas and oceans of our planet are vast ecosystems filled with a huge variety of animals. This doesn't stop these creatures from becoming threatened due to global warming and human actions such as commercial fishing and pollution. This volume discusses the spectrum of threatened species and how sea creatures fit into it. Readers see the devastating results of human actions, including dead coral and an extinct species of seal. However, the text focuses more on the animals at risk and what we can do to help them. The book ends with a success story of an animal coming back from the brink of extinction. Charts, maps, and sidebars make this the perfect guide for young conservationists!"--Provided by publisher.

"Venture to the Arctic Ocean and discover real life underwater unicorns--narwhals--in this nonfiction picture book"--Provided by publisher.

Young readers journey under the sea to learn the names of the creatures that live there and other fun things that can be found in the ocean in this creative vocabulary-building exercise. Colorful illustrations of sea creatures, submarines, and more are labeled clearly so early learners can discover the words for what's found under the sea. Short, clear text breaks down each group of words into categories to keep this learning experience manageable for readers at a variety of levels. Questions are also included that focus on concepts such as colors and numbers.

"A shark's rough skin, a turtle's bumpy shell, a fish's shiny scales--there is so much to discover in this Touch and Explore underwater adventure!"--Back cover.

"Maren the whale shark loves her life as the biggest, brightest fish in the sea. She spends her days exploring the water around her and finding fresh new snacks as she travels. But one day, the ocean goes dark and Maren's adventures come to a halt. With only the glow from the scales on her back and her best friend, Remy the remora, by her side, Maren sets out on her greatest quest yet--to cross the ocean and ask the Aztec goddess Huixtocihuatl about the darkness and to figure out how to bring back the light"--Provided by publisher.

A blue-ringed octopus is hidden in a coral reef off of Australia's coast. The creature pounces on a crab, trapping it 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 lightning-fast predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!.

A box jellyfish swims through the oceans of Australia on a deadly mission. The small fish isn't fast enough to out swim the jellyfish's long tentacles and toxic venom. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this deadly predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!.

"The ocean can be bright and warm or dark and cold. During the day, the sunlight heats the water surface. At night, everything turns dark. How does this change affect the creatures that live there? What do animals such as sharks, turtles, and whales do as the day goes by? Learn about the ocean habitat while you follow its daily cycle"--Provided by publisher.

"Ocean pollution is just one of many problems that afflict ocean animals. Readers learn how science is working to help cut down on ocean pollution and overfishing and to increase conservation efforts"--Provided by publisher.