Children’s / Teenage general interest: Fish and marine life

Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated sound book is a perfect way for little children to discover the magic of the seaside. From seagulls calling to dolphins squeaking and the gentle noise of the waves, the ten carefully crafted sounds conjure up the fun and excitement of the seashore. The illustrations are full of attractive details to spot and talk about, while holes in the pages and fingertrails combine with the sounds to create a delightful interactive experience.

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Book Synopsis From the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons comes a high-stakes aquatic adventure, perfect for fans of The Murderer's Ape! England, 1893, and aquarium fever is at its height. Twelve-year-old Vinnie Fyfe works in the tea-shop at Brighton aquarium, and waits for her milliner mother to return from Paris. The arrival of a giant octopus changes her life for ever. Discovering a talent for art, Vinnie begins to draw the extraordinary beast. She soon realises she can communicate with the octopus through colour and – as a gripping mystery begins to unfold – discovers what true courage really means ... The second middle-grade historical adventure by critically acclaimed Lindsay Galvin, author of Darwin's Dragons A gripping Victorian mystery with a touching connection between a young girl and an octopus at its heart Strong STEM and natural history themes with an underwater twist Effortlessly blends exciting adventure with a rip-roaring historical mystery and non-fiction elements PRAISE FOR DARWIN'S DRAGONS: 'A striking and original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.' EMMA CARROLL 'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you hope it will be ...' LUCY STRANGE '[A] beautifully fictionalised story' THE TELEGRAPH

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Book SynopsisSimon Tudhope (Author) Before joining Usborne, Simon worked in Moscow as sports editor for a local paper. These days he writes about things that aren't actually real, but are very important nevertheless. Mysteries and monsters and impossible quests in faraway realms that you won't find on any map. All the sort of stuff he loved as a child, basically. (And still does.)

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelThis stunning non-fiction book presents the underwater world and why we must protect this special place. There are simple descriptions of food chains, bizarre ways in which deep creatures support each other and ecosystems. Threats to marine life as well as conservation efforts are described in detail.Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type An information book.There is a useful glossary and index on page 44 and a sample poster on page 47, designed to persuade us to ''Save our Oceans''.Curriculum links PSHE and citizenship:Preparing to play an active role as citizens; to research, discuss and debate topical issues, problems and events.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling series comes Atlas of Ocean Adventures – a deep-dive through the world's oceans to discover strange creatures and the unique environments in which they live.Trade ReviewThe fifth book in the popular Atlas of Adventures series goes underwater, with infographics, maps and Lucy Letherland’s beautiful illustrations. Adventures include lunching on lanturnfish in Costa Rica, hunting with great whites in South Africa and crunching coral with parrotfish in Thailand. * The Sunday Times *Atlas of Ocean Adventures is a fantastic book that I would recommend for any young person who is keen to explore the amazing creatures that live in the world's oceans. The book is full of gorgeous illustrations that make you want to turn page after page. Through engaging explanations about how the animals live, eat, hunt and survive the reader can gain deeper insight into marine life. The book also draws attention to some of the key threats facing the marine environment at the current time and gives some ideas on how we can all help. * Helen Webb, Co-Founder, Sea-Changers *Set out on an ocean adventure with this beautiful atlas, which will take you travelling with leatherback turtles across the Pacific, ice-bathing with a walrus, and crunching coral with parrotfish in Thailand. Turn over the super-sized pages for plenty of facts as well as fabulous maps, infographics and illustrations. * The Week Junior *Table of ContentsEmbark on an undersea adventure PACIFIC OCEAN Aerial Acrobatics with the Spinner Dolphins, Hawaii Long-Haul Travel with the Leatherback Turtle, Mid-Pacific Snoozing with the Sea Otters, USA Lunching on Lanternfish, Costa Rica Gathering with the Hammerheads, Cocos Island Dancing with the Blue-Footed Boobies, Galápagos Islands Sheltering with the Clownfish, Australia Cracking Clams with the Tuskfish, Australia Hiding Away with the Sea Dragons, Australia Luring Prey with the Anglerfish, Mariana Trench ATLANTIC OCEAN Hunting with the Great White Sharks, South Africa Putting up a Fight with the Octopus, South Africa Stinging with the Man-of-War, Canary Islands Feasting with the Whale Sharks, Mexico Taking off with the Flying Fish, The Caribbean Rock-Hopping with the Sally Lightfoot Crabs, Brazil Migrating with the Magellanic Penguins, Argentina Coming Home with the Albatrosses, South Georgia Island INDIAN OCEAN Lurking with the Saltwater Crocodile, Andaman Islands Crunching Coral with the Parrotfish, Thailand Setting an Ambush with the Bobbit Worm, Indonesia Island Hopping with the White-Bellied Sea Eagle, Indonesia Putting on a Show with the Cuttlefish, Australia Puffing Up with the Porcupine Fish, The Maldives Launching with the Giant Trevallies, The Seychelles Giving Birth with the Seahorse, Madagascar SOUTHERN OCEAN Soaring with the Shearwaters, Auckland Islands Fighting with the Elephant Seals, South Orkney Islands Battling with the Colossal Squid, Ross Sea ARCTIC OCEAN Ice-Bathing with the Walrus, Svalbard Deep-Diving with the Thick-Billed Murre, Canada Journeying North with the Blue Whale, Greenland Oceans in Danger Can You Find? Index

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Book SynopsisIn the hilarious eighth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal and Jelly celebrate the spookiest time of the year Halloween with a super twist!Dive into three new stories that are sure to fright and delight! Narwhal loves Halloween it''s a great excuse to dress up in a spooky and silly costume, like a ghost, a mermaid, a banana or maybe even Marlow the Mustachioed Moose. It''s a skeleTON of fun! Jelly isn''t dressing up, though he''s a little scared of this time of year, and would prefer to hunker down in a hidey-hole until Halloween is over. But when a scary sea monster makes an appearance and swallows Narwhal (gulp!), can Jelly, with the help of some super friends, pluck up the courage to save his best bud?Trade Review’Hilarious and charming. The most loveable duo.’ Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of the DOGMAN series and CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS ’Undersea advenutres have never been so darn cute . . . The incessant charm and unabashed joy should make this an easy sell. Swimmingly delightful and a guaranteed smile-maker.’ Starred review, Kirkus Reviews ’Bound to be popular among young readers.’ Starred review, School Library Journal ’Geez, Narwhal and Jelly are adorable. There’s no other word as appropriate for this duo . . . readers will likely clamour for the next outing’ Starred Review, Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books ‘Readers ready for underwater goofiness of the non-SpongeBob variety will be eager for more adventures from this duo’ Publishers’ Weekly

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Book SynopsisHannah Watson has wonderful memories of staying above her grandma's bookshop as a child, sneaking down after closing time to look through the children's books. This love of books translated into studying English and French literature at Durham University and The Sorbonne in Paris. She joined Usborne Publishing after graduating in 2015, and cherishes the thought that some of her books can now be found by curious children on bookshop shelves.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little.Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and jungles to outer space and the ocean depths.The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children on their adventure as they dive the ocean depths and discover the secrets of the sea. A novelty slide, push or pull on every spread also helps children to engage and explore.Allison Black''s bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play, with lots to spot, see and enjoy on every spread.This series has been created in collaboration with subject experts, to produce an accurate representation of the world around us and provide a perfectly designed Little World.Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+<

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Book SynopsisThere are fish everywhere! Some of them live in fresh water, some of them live under ice, and some even live in the desert.There are Fish Everywhere is the first in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of animals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things that they never imagined were true. This is non-fiction with spark and personality from a much-loved illustrator.

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Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

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Book SynopsisThe mudlarkers of the Thames and Tide Club are about to face Squidmageddon in a funny and fast-paced adventure for young treasure hunters. When the director of the mudlarking museum goes on holiday for a week, he leaves three members of the Thames and Tide Club – Clem, Zara and Ash – in charge. They’re determined that nothing will go wrong on their watch, but they haven’t planned on an invasion of squid who will stop at nothing to take over the world … Join the club and dig for treasure in the wildest adventure you could imagine!Trade ReviewBursting with quirky characters and imaginative world-building elements, this is the start of a delightful young fiction series. Clem and her friends live in a friendly community, and the warmth of that group infuses the whole story. Short chapters and fun illustrations bring huge appeal for readers who are keen to dive into engaging but accessible stories * BookTrust on THE THAMES AND TIDE CLUB: THE SECRET CITY *Clem and the sparring twins Ash and Zara are part of a diverse group of mudlarkers who search the shores of the Thames for artefacts and rubbish, and frequent the mudlarking museum, a place of hot chocolate and mystery. Finding a strange object endangers both London and the river, and the three have to enter a fishily named underwater London (Codvent Garden but still Finsbury Park), and meet a self-important snail, menacing eels and a petulant porpoise to put things right. This is the first of a series by the Carnegie Medal-winner Balen. The fun is in the sometimes satirical tone, the lively detail in both text and illustrations, and unexpected phrases: 'A frankly terrifying china object, shaped like an evil kitten'; 'Tower Bridge swayed like a dandelion in the wind' * Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week on THE THAMES AND TIDE CLUB: THE SECRET CITY *Who doesn’t love a good fish pun? Or even a bad one, for that matter. In this brilliantly briny adventure story, Clem and her mudlarking pals are plunged into the secret world of underwater London … This is Katya Balen’s first series for younger readers, following the success of her novels for older children, such as October, October, which won the Yoto Carnegie Medal last year. She is clearly delighting in the daftness of gangster eels and stroppy porpoises, but retains the sensitive style that is her trademark. The action bobs along with the help of black and white illustrations and maps of this secret underwater city by Rachael Dean. Although there is an environmental message, it is never pushed too hard, less a dreary lecture and more a gentle undercurrent that bubbles beneath all the magic and mudlarking. There is much for young readers to enjoy. Dive in * The Times Children's Book of the Week on THAMES AND TIDE CLUB: THE SECRET CITY *Balen doesn’t shy away from difficult subjects and her books all embrace weighty themes within gently suspenseful plots. In The Thames and Tide Club, however, she’s writing for younger readers (the recommended age is seven-plus), and the pace is notably brisker as the story plunges us straight into a highly imagined fantasy, much of which takes place underwater * The Telegraph *Balen’s writing also contains a simple poeticism: 'Everything looked very familiar. The shapes of the buildings were exactly like the ones above water … but the more she looked, the more she could see signs that the city was falling apart. There is a gentle, but never overbearing, moral about protecting the environment; and the combination of short, suspenseful chapters and engaging illustrations by Rachael Dean make this a book that even less confident readers are likely to enjoy * Daily Telegraph Children's Book of the Week on THAMES AND TIDE CLUB: THE SECRET CITY *Balen launches a new series for slightly younger readers with this wildly imaginative romp set on the banks of the River Thames … Packed with piscine puns and lovely descriptions, this is a watery wonder * Daily Mail on THAMES AND TIDE CLUB: THE SECRET CITY *

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Book SynopsisThis is an action-packed book for children who love fish and sea animals, with over 100 sensational stickers. Simple child-friendly captions on interactive pages present informative facts about a wide variety of fish and sea life. With fun themes to explore, children will enjoy spotting the differences and similarities between them, as they decide which sticker belongs where. The 100 stickers are reusable so that children can repeat the process time and again, and even use them to make their own sticker books and games. Beautifully illustrated in great detail, children will jump at the chance to learn about these amazing creatures and how weird and wonderful the world under the sea truly is. • Explore some of the world’s most intriguing fish, from the spectacular Red Lionfish and the Giraffe Catfish to the Giant Oceanic Sunfish and the Pelagic Worm. • Have fun reading about all kinds of fish and marine life, such as the fastest swimming fish, the Pacific Sailfish, which can reach speeds of over 100km/62mph!

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Book SynopsisDive to the darkest depths of the deep blue sea, weave in and out of colourful coral reefs and learn about the incredible people who are trying to save our oceans in the fourth book in Matt Robertson’s award-winning Do You Love? series Investigate shipwrecks where scorpionfish hide, dive down to the Mariana trench to meet a dumbo octopus, marvel at ocean giants and dart in between manatees in mangrove forests to find out why oceans are magnificently mega! Did you know lobsters keep their teeth in their tummies? Or that you can find rivers and lakes beneath the ocean? And did you know that sea stars have no brain or blood? Explore the wonders of our underwater worlds on every page, from coral reefs, sharks and the deep to shipwrecks, weird fish and frozen seas, there's so much to discover! With fun and colourful illustrations and bursting with facts, Do You Love Oceans? is perfect for readers who want to explore Earth's spectacular seas, discover the wildlife that lives there and find out why our oceans need protecting. Matt Robertson is the award-winning illustrator of Do You Love Bugs?, Do You Love Dinosaurs? and Do You Love Exploring?

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Book Synopsis Shark fans will quickly become shark experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book! Do you know all there is to know about sharks? They're all giant, cold-blooded creatures that enjoy eating humans, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all the time . . . So, let's uncover the truth! From terrifying teeth to brilliant brain power, discover how everything you think you know about sharks is actually untrue in this in-depth, ingenious book. With fascinating, friendly and easy-to-understand text written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and amazingly detailed colour artwork on every page, this beautifully produced hardback gift book with an stunning tactile cover will impress shark fans of any age.Also available in this series: Everything You Know About Dinosaurs is Wrong! and Everything You Know About Minibeasts is Wrong!

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Book SynopsisHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about different sharks and what makes each one unique with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Pre-Level: Little Sharks, Big Sharks will introduce kids to a parade of different sharks in our oceans from the whale shark to a shark that glows in the dark and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Reception and Early Learners reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as sharks, marine life, and sea creatures.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there's something for all children's interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the National Curriculum Standards. Children will love powering up their non-fiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Pre-level titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts, and introduce children to the wonderful world of non-fiction. Perfect to help children ages 3 to 5 (Reception and Early Learners) who are ready to enter the world of reading.

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Book SynopsisTake a deep dive into the depths of our blue planet with this stunning book all about the ocean - Earth's largest biome.In Ocean Life, beautiful illustrations and striking photographs combine to portray an incredibly variety of creatures that call these watery worlds home. Readers will explore how these animals survive and co-exist and learn about the importance of eco-systems and the delicate balance of life in ocean habitats around the world. For readers aged 7+ who are studying geography, habitats and natural history at key stage 2. The Oceans Explored series is also an excellent resource for children interested in ecology and green issues.Titles in this series:Ocean HabitatsOcean LifeOcean PollutionOceans at WorkTable of Contents 1: Ocean Life 1: Fast Hunters 1: Filter Feeders 1: Lying in Wait 1: Clever Camouflage 1: Vicious Venom 1: Hide and Seek 1: Diving In 1: Dipping In 1: Communication 1: Migration 1: Eggs in the Water 1: Family Life 1: Captions for Photographs 1: Glossary 1: Further Information and Index

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated seashore spotter’s guide that both children and adults will love to take to the beach, published in collaboration with the RSPB. Ideal for children aged 5+ _______________ Did you know that jellyfish have no brain, heart or blood? Or that there’s an animal called a sea potato? Come rain or shine there is always something interesting to spot at the seaside! Grab this handy nature guide and head to the beach to explore the wonders of the seashore. Nature Guide Seashore is jam-packed with facts – you'll learn that seaweed is used to make ice cream, and that grey seals can eat 10kg of fish a day (that's about the weight of two bowling balls!). From bright-beaked puffins and sunbathing seals to slippery seaweed and limpets clinging to rocks, there are over 200 different animals, plants and other wildlife to discover in this spotter’s guide. Discover how to be a wildlife detective, what animals you might find when you go rock pooling and tips on how to look after our coastline. Includes easy to look up fact boxes, a checklist to tick off everything you spot and activities such as making sand art. What will you spot? _______________ Full of charming and life-like illustrations by Kate McLelland, RSPB Nature Guide: Seashore is the perfect contemporary spotter’s guide for young wildlife watchers. Published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe, this is the fourth book in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds, Wildlife and Minibeasts.Trade ReviewThis colourful guide, beautifully illustrated by Kate McLelland, is one to slip in your backpack for adventures in woodland, mountain, seaside and meadow. Starting with tips for how, where and when to look for animals and plants, the book is divided into groups - from mammals and fish to invertebrates, amphibians, trees and wildflowers. There's a description plus a concise fact box for each listing, allowing for easy identification. With activities to try too, this is a great choice for budding nature watchers. * Countryfile on RSPB Nature Guide: Wildlife *

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Book SynopsisOcean ties into current trend for amazing underwater animals, with facts and a fantastic 3D scene to build

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Book SynopsisSilver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children''s books series category. DKfindout! Sharks teaches kids everything they would want to know about the world of sharks. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!For any kid that can''t get enough of shark facts, DKfindout! Sharks is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of all their favourite sharks including bullhead, carpet and angel sharks. Discover sharks from prehistoric times to matching sharks eggs to their parents. DKfindout! Sharks will surprise and delight young readers.

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Book SynopsisCrab is a big crab in a small rockpool and he RULES THE ROCKPOOL . . . or so he thinks.When a big wave sweeps him and Prawn into an even larger pool, he has to reevaluate his place in the hierarchy. If Crab doesn''t RULE THE ROCKPOOL, who does?Acclaimed picture-book creator, Matty Long, brings his hallmark talents of deadpan comedy and hilarious illustrations to this fascinating picture book. Readers can feast on a diet of facts about the ecosystems of a rockpool and laugh out loud at the same time.Trade Review"An entertaining and educational introduction to the rockpool ecosystem, Who Rules The Rockpool is also suspenseful and very, very funny." * Anya Glazer, author and illustrator of The Selfish Crab *"The colourful, cartoon-like illustrations, speech bubbles and plenty of witty one-liners make this busy picture book an entertaining read." * BookTrust *" An educational picture book, illustrated in Long's colourful, distinctive style." * The Bookseller *"For children who really latch onto facts and new ideas through highly colourful/visual text, this is ideal." * The Kids Book Curator *"With Matty Long's characteristic comical, cartoonish art, witty speech bubbles, jokes and splendidly silly scenarios, this subaquatic story will keep young readers entertained for a considerable while." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe immersive, multilayered art teeming with intricately drawn crowds of sea creatures set on ethereal backgrounds and the feeling of grand scale admirably capture the majesties under the sea. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisWiggle the shark puppet, sing and giggle along with baby shark, your little puppet shark friend as you sing our new take on this catchy tune. Explore with the little shark as he goes about his very big day, and see what kinds of sharks we can be, from silly to sleepy, from hungry to happy! This fun take on the popular song features a fun finger puppet toy built into the book, encouraging interactive play, hand-eye coordination, and language development in your little one. Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun! This sing-a-long sturdy board book entertains while teaching language patternsThe adorable shark finger puppet encourages interactive activity between little ones and their grownupsSoft plush and a sing-a-long combine to provide both tactile and verbal learning opportunitiesPractice hand-eye coordination while enjoying together timeGreat gift for the little shark lovers in your life!Collect the entire series in the Finger Puppet Collection!

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Book SynopsisUNDER THE SEA is a lively introduction to life beneath the waves, where children can lift the flaps to learn about an under water world. Young readers will be amazed as they find out what beautiful creatures can be discovered amongst a coral reef or shipwreck, why fish look so different deep down, which ways predators hunt their food, and much, much more. This book features over 30 sturdy flaps to lift, along with charming, child-friendly artwork that introduces new concepts and vocabulary in a simple and accessible way.

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Book SynopsisFrom popular Ocean Tales Children''s Books series comes a delightful tale of a shark who has an eye for trinkets and treasures!Stella is a heart-warming picture book written in lyrical rhyme that will be cherished by children, ocean lovers, teachers and parents.Stella the shark loves to collect trinkets and treasures. One day she enlists the help of an orca and an octopus to help her find the ''Rose of the Sea''. When they find the jewels in an old shipwreck, will she keep them all for herself or will she discover the joy in sharing?Stella the shark lived alone in her lair.While most were quite gloomy, her lair had some flare.The whole place was shining with colors so brightfor trinkets and treasures were Stella''s delight.From diamonds to moonstones, this shark loved them all.No sapphire''s too big and no opal too small.No matter how large her collection became,there was still one more trinket she needed to claim...

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Book SynopsisAre you smart enough to help Ethan, Kiran, Cassia and Zane rescue the missing sea creatures in this underwater adventure?Escape Room Puzzles: Ocean Reef Raiders is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, codes to crack, tricky memory challenges, and much more. You are visiting an underwater science base when you learn about rare sea creatures that have mysteriously disappeared. To escape the base and track down the missing animals, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit. Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction information about the ocean are scattered on the pages.Do you have what it takes to help the gang carry out their mission? It's time to find out . . .Help the team complete further quests with the Escape Room Puzzle series! The adventures include Attack of the Mega Bugs, Eco Dome Disaster, Space St

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.A girl and her dad are on a fishing trip together. FInd out what equipment is needed for fishing and what happens when you catch a fish in this illustrated non-fiction book.Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisIf you could talk to animals, what would you ask?Get familiar with 10 extraordinary ocean giants as they step up to the mic and share their habits, behaviour, likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. Each animal has its own story to tell... and its own attitude!In this fun and fact-filled book, bite-sized text in a question-and-answer format is paired with colourful and engaging illustrations throughout, perfect for emerging or reluctant readers, or any young animal enthusiast who enjoys a bit of humour!Features ''interviews'' with a great white shark, blue whale, orca, sunfish, giant squid, narwhal, manta ray, octopus, conger eel, and angler fish. Plus, ideas for how to do your bit to help endangered species.Look out for other titles in the series: Interview with a Tiger and Other Clawed Beasts Too and Interview with a Kangaroo and Other Marsupials Too.

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Book SynopsisA game of peekaboo – but not as you know it! Sharks might be SCARY, but they may just have met their match. Lift the transformative flaps to reveal ever BIGGER and BADDER characters in a series of hilarious showdowns. Children will hoot with laughter as they transform plain objects and sweet critters into truly terrific terrors! With bold, quirky art and a giant fold-out flap on the final page, this is the perfect book for amusing little ones. Think you know which creature’s scarier? Think again! Coming soon: What's Scarier than a Spider?

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Book SynopsisHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about life in the ocean with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Pre-Level: Ocean Animals will introduce kids to a parade of extraordinary animals and fish that live in our oceans from seahorses to sharks and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Reception and Early Learners reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as sea creatures, marine life, and animals.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there's something for all children's interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the National Curriculum Standards. Children will love powering up their non-fiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Pre-level titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts, and introduce children to the wonderful world of non-fiction. Perfect to help children ages 3 to 5 (Reception and Early Learners) who are ready to enter the world of reading.

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Book SynopsisFrom tsunamis and sea turtles to riptides and reefs, learn all about the creatures, science, and ecology of our oceans, which cover more of the planet than all the continents and are just as important! Travel through all parts of the ocean to learn how it affects of our world, including storms and climate. Amazing facts, photos, illustrations, and diagrams are found throughout this book, along with conservation tips, weird-but-true facts, and a mini ocean atlas. Challenges to the health of our ocean and its creatures are also presented along with what people are doing to keep it pristine for generations to come.

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Book SynopsisA hilarious book from bestselling author and stand-up comic James Campbell, who has visited over 3,000 primary schools to tell stories and encourage children to write their own. Ever wondered why sharks have such a bad reputation? Are they dangerous, human-munching monsters? Or have we got it all wrong? In fact, only SIX people get attacked by sharks every year across the WHOLE WORLD. And how many sharks are eaten by humans every year? ONE HUNDRED MILLION! So maybe sharks are more afraid of us … Take a deep dive into the ridiculously funny life of sharks (and some things that have nothing to do with sharks but are still splendidly funny) according to James Campbell, comedian extraordinaire. This face-achingly funny book will also teach you about great white sharks, tiger sharks and hammerhead sharks, just how incredibly old sharks are, and why sharks are SO important for the environment and how to look after them. So, whether you’re seriously afraid of sharks or love them so much you want to invite a shark to your next birthday party, this HILARIOUS book is for you. Prepare to roll around the floor laughing with the snot-inducingly brilliant The Funny Life of Sharks, with side-splittingly funny illustrations from Rob Jones.Trade ReviewJames Campbell is the funniest man I know. Read this book to your cat! -- Chris Riddell on THE FUNNY LIFE OF PETS

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Book SynopsisGet up close and personal with fierce and fascinating ocean predators in this pop-up book by renowned paper engineer and author Matthew Reinhart!Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water…pop-up master Matthew Reinhart reveals the underwater world where creatures such as the colossal squid, the anglerfish, and the goblin shark lie in wait. Full of captivating images, breathtaking pop-ups, and jaw-dropping facts about animals’ behavior and anatomy, this incredible pop-up book will astonish and amaze anyone who dares to journey to the depths of the savage sea. DOZENS OF DETAILED POPS: Dangerous sea creatures leap off the page in intricate and elaborate pop-up scenes. 50+ FASCINATING CREATURES: See and learn about the denizens of the sea from the colossal squid to the anglerfish to the goblin shark. STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS: Beautiful artwork depicts both brilliant and fierce sea creatures and habitats.   LEARN BY DOING: Amazing flaps, pull tabs, and other interactive features reveal even more secrets of the ocean! FOR EXPLORERS OF ALL AGES: Kids and adults alike can dive deep into the world of the ocean’s predators! MASTER PAPER ENGINEER: Created by Matthew Reinhart, one of the most honored and bestselling pop-up book paper engineers in the world!

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Book SynopsisBoost your problem-solving skills with b small! These bright, bold and FLUORESCENT puzzles and activities will spark your creative brain, stretch that maths muscle and nurture a love of logic. There are fascinating ocean and under the sea facts too! Contains mazes, pattern sequences, maths problems, join the dots, word searches, matching games, quizzes, spot the difference and much more.

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Book SynopsisBrimming with illustrations and information, this coast-to-coast journey through time and across continents introduces young readers to the historical and cultural importance of the world's seashores. Coasts have always been the starting point of discovery- whether by explorers searching for new lands or children sifting through the sand for beautiful shells. This trip around the world's oceans provides hours of fun and learning in a series of highly detailed double-page spreads that look at every aspect of critical coastal habitats, including the ebb and flow of tides; life in a coastal settlement; artistic depictions of seashores; native animals and plants; the whaling industry; tourism; and climate change. The book also provides a Twenty-First-Century corrective to Western-centric narratives about exploration and colonialism. Interspersed throughout are meticulously detailed maps of the world's largest oceans with historic events, figures and scientific facts highlighted. As fun as it is informative, this vibrant book takes readers on a trip around the globe that fosters a feeling of connection between their lives and the world's coastlines.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "Catering to young scientists, naturalists, and Shark Week fans–to-be, this visually arresting volume presents a good deal of information in easily digested bites. . .Captivating—and not a bit terrifying." * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisAward-winning duo Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal return in this latest addition to the OVER AND UNDER picture book series, this time exploring the rich, interconnected ecosystem of the ocean! Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in the sun. But under the waves, there’s a whole hidden forest, full of whales and wolf eels, sardines and sea bass, leopard sharks and luminous jellies, as well as the waving kelp that shelters them all. Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest, and all the fascinating creatures living just a paddle’s length away—over and under the waves.

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Book SynopsisDive into a watery world where many wonderful fish of all shapes and sizes swim, in rivers, lakes, and oceans.Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of fish, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the many different types of species and the ecosystems they live in. Children will be mesmerised by striking colour photographs of tropical fish, eels, seahorses, and more, with a unique eyewitness view of the natural history of fish, how they behave, and how they survive. This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the lethal jaws of a piranha, a porcupine fish puffing up, how a dogfish swims, growth rings on a fish scale, what a fish looked like 400 million years ago, and a fish with legs! Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations, discover how a school stays together, why some fish swim upside down, how a stingray stings, and why fish need water to breathe, and much more.Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on fish, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature- Amazing facts, diagrams, statistics, and timelines- Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldEyewitness Fish introduces the ultimate guide to fish, from how they evolved to their weird andwonderful habits. Children can discover inside the egg of a fish, the great warriors of the sea and much more, through amazing facts, diagrams, and statistics to see them as never before. This all-emcompassing fish guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.So, what''s new? Part of DK''s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

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Book SynopsisTime for school! The Sea Keepers attend a very special underwater school in this magical new series about saving our oceans.

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to become not just a good pet owner, but the best fish owner. This book shows how the right environment and care for a pet helps their body and their mind. Just like humans, fish can get bored. Did you know that they need a rich environment to stimulate their brains and natural behaviours? The right tank setup not only keeps them safe, it can reduce stress and help them to live longer. And did you know that fish are very sensitive to changes in water temperature? Being too hot or cold will stress them out! Being afraid isn't good for their mental health, so these popular pets need a lot more love and attention than you might think. Unlike other pet care guides, the Happy Pet Friends series puts your pet's physical and mental health and wellbeing first. These books are packed with tips to make your pet's life happier and healthier, which is great for them, and good for young pet owners and any child with an interest in animal welfare, too. Fostering a lifelong commitment to taking care of the creatures who share our world should start young, and this series is perfect for animal-lovers aged 7 and up.Title in the Happy Pet Friends series:CatsDogsFishGuinea PigsHamstersRabbitsTable of Contents 1: Great goldfish 1: Feeling tropical 1: Fishy friends 1: Tank sweet tank 1: Bright and warm 1: Aquarium Additions 1: Wonderful water 1: Keeping clean 1: Fishy dishes 1: Feeling fin-tastic 1: Some Fin Wrong? 1: Babies and bubbles 1: Pet pop quiz 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisUnder the Sea features 75 stickers of funny fish, silly sharks, and wonderful whales easy to use for young children with even the smallest fingers. Grab your diving mask and snorkel because it's time to take a dive into the deep, blue sea! Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Under the Sea will have young childrencreating scene after scene of imaginative ocean play. This exciting activity kit comes with 75 extra-large stickers (all at least 2 inches wide) of friendly fish, silly sharks, and wondrous whales. The included 22-page book is loaded with vibrant and joyful illustrations of scenery sure to inspire storytelling on the parts of parents and young learners. There are no rules or set places for stickers to go, so your child's imagination has free reign! These jumbo stickers are perfect for learning fine motor skills, and even the youngest children with the smallest fingers can have loads of fun.

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Book SynopsisThe Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite topic.The Small and Mighty Book of Penguins is a treasure trove of penguin information. Readers will discover tons of original animal art, plus a wealth of fun and fascinating creature facts. Inside, you will learn how an emperor penguin survives a winter in Antarctica, why penguins steal stones from each other and what African penguins have in common with donkeys. With profiles of the world's most interesting flightless birds, this is a book no young penguin lover can afford to be without!Penguin parents take it in turns to guard their chicks and go off to feed.Penguins use their tails as an extra support so they do not topple over backwards. To walk they must sway from side to side with each step.Table of ContentsMeet the Penguins: From the rare to the Royal Penguins, discover the different penguins around the world that you don't hear about in school • Penguin Bodies: Learn the four kinds of feathers, why its rounded body is shaped like a torpedo and how being black and white keeps a penguin safe • Penguins on the Move: Waddling, hopping and tobogganing, can't fly but can adapt • Feeding Time: Hunting only when out at sea, Penguins have unique habits during meal times • Penguin Families: Gathering in colonies, a breading season is very smelly and noisy.

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Book SynopsisWhich sea creature is your favourite? Children will love spinning the wheel to create their very own ocean friends! This chunky board book features a built-in wheel containing different touch-and-feel panels for little hands to explore – perfect for developing hand-eye coordination. With five touch-and-feel options to mix-and-match, this book will give hours of fun to any little one! Also available: Don’t Mix Up My Dinosaur, Don't Mix Up My Puppy, Don't Mix Up My Farm

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE EVE POWNALL CBCA AWARD 2023.What hidden worlds lie beneath your feet? Or in the deepest parts of the ocean, where not even sunlight can reach? Come on a journey to meet glowing deep-sea creatures, zombie-making fungi and the trillions of tiny workers that live inside your own body. But be warned, things can get a little strange in the deep...Deep is an illustrated non-fiction book that explores the places hardest to reach, from the molten depths of our planet to the frigid depths of outer space. Linking seemingly diverse subject matter, it invites the reader to explore worlds hidden from view.Table of ContentsWelcome to the deep • Deep Ocean: Giants of the deep; It gets weird down here; The ocean floor • Deep Forest: By day, by night; Trees that talk; The ground crew • Deep Earth: Hidden treasure; Caves; A home underground; The city below; In the sewers; Buried secrets • Deep Time: Clues to the past; What we leave behind; The path ahead • Deep Space: What we can see; What we can't see; Into the unknown • Deep Inside: Under your skin; A team of trillions • Deep Connections: Surviving the deep • Glossary • Find Out More • Index

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