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When acclaimed naturalist Sy Montgomery and wildlife artist Matt Patterson arrive at Turtle Rescue League, they are greeted by hundreds of turtles recovering from injury and illness. Endangered by cars and highways, pollution and poachers, these turtles--with wounds so severe that even veterinarians would have dismissed them as fatal--are given a second chance at life. The Leagues founders, Natasha and Alexxia, live by one motto: Never give up on...
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"Blue whales are bigger than big! Not only are blue whales the biggest mammals, but they're also the biggest vertebrates in the entire world. Bigger than any mammal we know of on dry land, young biologists will love learning how blue whales survive in the open ocean. This massive mammal will fascinate young readers and encourage even the most reluctant students to read on. With photographs of this mammal in the wild, young biologists will love discovering...
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Will you meet a turkey this Thanksgiving? If you do, will you be ready to help hide him as a special pet until he can find his flock again? By being helpful, friendly, and smart, you can help your new turkey friend get back to his family in the wild by disguising him as you search! So, grab some supplies-scissors, colored paper, glue, and and string-and get ready to make a mask to keep your turkey friend safe. Then be you can work together to hide...
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An original novel written by New York Times best-selling author J. Elle inspired by Disney upcoming live action reimagining of The Little Mermaid. After the death of Ariel's mother, the queen of the sea, the seven daughters of King Triton have grown estranged at best. It's been years since Ariel's older sisters have visited home. But this year's Coral Moon is fast approaching, and it's a special one for Ariel. Finally fifteen, she will be dubbed the...
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In this delightful undersea story, kids will boost their social emotional learning and explore the importance of cooperation and friendship—and discover incredible true facts about sea creatures. Perfect for fans of The Rainbow Fish!
Glow is a bioluminescent squid who loves to dance and twirl. And the faster he twirls, the brighter he GLOWS! He loves to show off his skills...and becomes quite a show-off with a bad attitude.
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"This book reveals new science and remarkable discoveries about the octopus, one of nature's most elusive and intelligent animals"--
"The companion to the highly-anticipated National Geographic television special-narrated by Paul Rudd and airing for Earth Day-this beautifully illustrated book explores the alluring underwater world of the octopus-a creature that resembles an alien lifeform, but whose behavior has earned it a reputation as one of the...
10) Maybe a whale
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"After Grandpa dies, a girl and her mother take the trip he had planned for her, kayaking along the Pacific west coast to look for the whales that he loved. The trip will do them good, Mom says, but the girl isn't sure. How can that be true when grandpa isn't there? And how will they find a whale in all that water, anyway? There is so much to see as they paddle through white-tipped waves and calm coves: glowing moon jellies, fluttering anemones and...
13) Big tooth!
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"Fred is hiding from a shark, but none of the other fish know that he is just playing a game. Readers will enjoy this silly story with full-color illustrations and carefully leveled text"
14) Ichthyosaurs
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"Engaging images accompany information about ichthyosaurs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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When the Octonauts, a team of eight animals that explores the ocean, help a lonely monster, everyone learns the value of friendship and individuality.
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"Keep your hands to yourself! That's what the bright blue rings on this tiny terror say. These small octopuses prefer to hide in equally small corners or crevices in their ocean home, but if they're caught outside, they'll bite-and that bite is more deadly than that of almost any other creature on Earth. In this volume, full-color photos show these creatures' distinct and bright coloring, and detailed text explains more about how such a small creature...
17) Puffer fish
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"It might be hard to take a puffer fish seriously, especially when it's all blown up like a fishy balloon. However, that's the last mistake some predators will ever make! In this intriguing volume, young readers will journey under the waves to investigate the many species of puffer fish. Full-color photos will help them examine the curious puffer and its many defenses, while detailed text explains the creatures' life, habitat, anatomy, and more"--...
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"The Two-Headed Whale vividly brings to life the spectacular scenery and wildlife of the vast Southern Oceans, set alongside the true-life story of Anthony Ford, the boy in the grave, as he sailed the same seas and toiled in an industry where profits outranked human life. Drawing together threads of nature and travel writing with an unflinching narrative of life aboard a whaling factory ship and the legacy it left behind, The Two-Headed Whale leaves...
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"There are about three hundred species of octopus, and they look very unlike each other. There are many different sizes--from less than one inch up to twenty feet long. There are also octopuses in lots of colors because their skin can change color to match their moods. Interesting facts and a rhythmic, rhyming verse combine with colorful illustrations to portray on of the most interesting animals in the world."--