aquatic animals

Photographs and poetry introduce readers to different animals that live in the water.

Photographs and poetry introduce readers to different animals that live in the water.

Meet some of the animals that swim in the deep, dark ocean, from strange-looking anglerfish to deep-sea sharks.

Full-color photographs introduce readers to the teeth, fins, and other body adaptations that make sharks some of the coolest animals out there.

Beautiful coral reefs are teeming with life that’s not found anywhere else on the planet. This diverse and fascinating biome is home to thousands of fish, octopi, sea slugs, and sharks. Readers learn about these creatures and many more in this science-rich title that uses age-appropriate language and fun fact boxes to discuss adaptation and survival, ecosystem balance, interdependency, and other important life science concepts. Readers will understand the role this biome plays in ocean creatures’ survival, including what happens when coral reefs come under threat from human intervention. A simple map and colorful photographs transport readers to the gorgeous world of coral reefs, where there’s always something new to learn!.

Text and photographs describe how dolphins swim, hunt for fish, and avoid killer whales.

Describes the complex communities of animal and plant life found in freshwater and marine ecosystems; presents a visit with a marine biologist, discussing the oyster population of the Chesapeake Bay; and includes a hands-on experiment on the effects of pollution on lakes and ponds.

Describes hermit crabs’ physical features, behavior, growth, and development, and offers information on feeding and caring for pet hermit crabs.