Discover the fish, birds, and plants that live in the sea close to home, and also those that live in colder and warmer seas around the world.
Discover the mighty fish that have ruled the oceans since prehistoric times in this picture-packed guide to the extraordinary shark family. Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you!D...
How dangerous is a great white shark? How common are shark attacks and how can you avoid them? How big can a whale shark get?In Eyewitness Shark, discover lots of weird and wonderful facts about these fascinating creatures, where they live, why they are hunted, and what is done to preserve them. Did you know, for example, that the first sharks existed before the dinosaurs? And that sharks have a sixth sense that helps them locate prey? Look inside a shark to learn how it eats and breathes. Find...
If you are looking for a spine-tingling non-fiction read, you have found it! Take a close look at the feeding frenzy sharks when catching prey, discover which is the biggest, most ferocious shark of all, and learn how to avoid becoming a shark’s next meal! Sharks Encounters is from our dynamic Buzz series of HiLo non-fiction books, designed to appeal to older or struggling readers. Includes exciting photographs, and accessible fact-packed text with edgy appeal that doesn’t overwhelm. Sharks Enc...
Going Blue: A Teen Guide to Saving Our Oceans and Waterways
by Cathryn Berger Kaye
This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. Designed to amuse and intrigue the young reader, this book combines cartoons with facts and simple analogies to provide a...
Whales and dolphins alike are renowned for their intelligent nature and fascinating social rituals. Like us humans, they use vocalisations to communicate. They both have distinctive, streamlined body shapes and propel themselves through water using powerful tails and flippers. These magnificent mammals are frequently described as ‘sentinels’ of ocean health, providing key insight into marine dynamics and ecosystem quality. Whales are the largest marine mammals belonging to the Cetacea order (wha...
Meet the Megalodon (Smithsonian: Informational Text)
by Eric Braun
Neptune Speaks is packed with full-color photographs of tropical fish on every page, but this book is more than just a beautiful guide. It’s a call to defend the creatures of the sea that are under attack by fierce predators—humans. The popularity of keeping tropical fish in home and office aquariums, and the overfishing of waters around the world to satisfy the demands of diners looking for ever-more exotic fare have put these amazing species in danger of disappearing entirely. Neptune Speaks...
The three main hubs of aquarium trade devastation are Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hawaii. Each has its own sad story of political corruption and theft of natural resources to benefit a greedy, ruthless few. Yet, despite facing a litany of challenges, each hub shows faint hope for progress: with Komodo National Park in Indonesia, a few bright lights in the development of Philippine reef management, and an anti-aquarium campaign taking hold in Hawaii. A beautiful coffee table photo book is one...
Alligators and Crocodiles (Creatures of the Ocean)
by Dr. Leonard Le Rue III
The Seashore (My First Discovery Paperbacks) (My First Discoveries)
The tide is out; let's explore! Look for colourful shells, dig in the sand, and peep under stones. Discover where crabs and shrimps hide and find oysters, mussels, and starfish.
Sharks are in trouble. Fifty shark species are at high risk of extinction, and another sixty-three are threatened. Discover the work of scientists and conservationists as they study shark biology and morphology; research migration, feeding, and mating patterns; delve into human, climate, and other threats to shark habitat; and develop sophisticated technologies to aid sharks and shark research. See how scientists also educate the public about real and imagined fear of sharks and encourage citize...
Colour in iconic scenes and characters from one of the most beloved blockbusters of all time! Dive into 90 pages of classic scenes from one of the most popular films of all time! All your favorite characters, moments, background patterns, boats, beach scenes, and more are packed into this OFFICIAL colouring book. You're gonna need a bigger set of colored pencils! 90 pages of classic scenes from the classic, nail-biting blockbuster...