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Horrific Inspirations
HPL Amazing Science
NYT Nonfiction Bestsellers
OBD Best Books of 2023 (BookPage) - Adult
HPL Amazing Science
NYT Nonfiction Bestsellers
OBD Best Books of 2023 (BookPage) - Adult
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"From New York Times bestselling author Susan Casey, an awe-inspiring portrait of the mysterious world beneath the waves, and the men and women who seek to uncover its secrets For all of human history, the deep ocean has been a source of wonder and terror, an unknown realm that evoked a singular, compelling question: What's down there? Unable to answer this for centuries, people believed the deep was a sinister realm of fiendish creatures and deadly...
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Imbler profiles ten of the ocean's strangest creatures, drawing astonishing connections between their lives and ours and illuminating wondrous models of survival, adaptation, identity, sex, and care on our faltering planet.--Adapted from publisher's description.
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Transports you to some of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth, including Southern Australia, New Guinea, and others in the Indo-Pacific region and allows you to experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea.
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"Ahoy, mateys! Have you ever wondered what lies at the bottom of the sea? Join Brownbeard the pirate and his first mate Alan the parrot as they explore the depths of the ocean! Here, you'll find giant worms, anglerfish, vampire squid, and...THE KRAKEN?! Not only will you learn about the unusual bioluminescent creatures who live miles below, but also about ancient undersea explorers who used huge rocks to help themselves stay below the surface, how...
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Blue planet volume 2
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David Attenborough returns to the world's oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans face.
8) Oceans
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Imagine the oceans as an underwater world with a crew of quirky characters lurking in the depths. This book is your essential guide to the mysterious guys who are waiting to make a splash.
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"Dive beneath the waves to meet 80 of the ocean's strangest and most surprising inhabitants. This beautifully illustrated aquatic world tour tells the fascinating stories of beguiling sea creatures and their ingenious feats of survival - from producing anti-freeze to enduring boiling temperatures - revealing the ways in which these seemingly remote creatures have shapes our own lives, whether through medicine, culture or folklore."--Publisher.
12) Deep blue
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Twenty specialized camera teams shot over 7,000 hours of footage in more than 200 locations around the world and descended as far as 5,000 meters in the most powerful submersible crafts to bring the audience this spectacle of the seas.
13) Sea creatures
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On another special field trip on the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class learns about the ocean and the different creatures that live there.
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"At the beach with Pete and his family, Larry the lovable pup follows a crustacean toward the sea and is swept out by a wave. He dog paddles around, exploring the plant and animal life before coming face-to-face with an oceanographer who leads him on a thrilling adventure through the four zones of the ocean before he's finally reunited with his best friend, Pete, back at the beach"--
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Enter the world of oceans and the animals that live in them. Swim with jellyfish, wonder at the busy life of a seagrass meadow, and fence with narwhals. Fish, sharks, whales, and invertebrates swim through the pages of this colourful ocean book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the world's oceans. From glowing jellyfish to deep sea dwellers, they'll discover the incredible secret world of life...
16) The sea book
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Introduces the sea, describes the different zones and marine animals that can be found there, and offers suggestions for what people can do to protect them.
17) Oceanarium
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"This stunning new offering from the Welcome to the Museum series guides readers around the world's oceans, from sandy shorelines to the darkest depths. Learn about the ocean's most fascinating animals, including giant whale sharks, tiny tropical fish, and majestic manatees, among many others. With expert text by marine biologist Loveday Trinick and stunning illustrations by Teagan White, travel the world from frozen Arctic seas to shimmering coral...
18) Our blue planet
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"With all its variety, expanse and wonder, discover how much there is to love about Our Blue Planet. Our oceans are home to the greatest diversity of life on Earth and cover 71 percent of the planet. With so much to discover, this book introduces creatures beyond imagination." --
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"What adds up into an ocean? Build one layer by layer to find out. The watery world looks very different the deeper we get. Once we get down to the bottom, it's time to get creative to make your own ocean environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world"--
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"From sunlit surface water that teems with life to the deepest, darkest depths filled with some of Earth's most unusual creatures, oceans are home to a wide array of life. Peel back the corners of the ocean to find out what fascinating life exists within this ecosystem, from Earth's biggest animal, the blue whale, to tiny organisms, such as kelp. Discover where the world's oceans are and what you can do to help protect our planet's rich waters."--...