Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats: Oceans and seas

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 Oceans at Work, beautiful illustrations and striking photographs combine to help readers explore how humans interact with the ocean and how we have come to depend on it for travel, food and fun. Investigate our use of the seas from seaweed farms to fishing boats, and from whaling to a world cruises. It will inspire young readers to think about how human activity is at times harming our world and the delicate balance of life in ocean and coastal habitats around the world.Each title includes a map of the world highlighting each ocean and what phenomena occur there.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: Oceans at Work 1: Trawling the Oceans 1: Fishing by the Coast 1: Farming Seaweed 1: Collecting Salt 1: Pearl Diving 1: Seaside Holidays 1: Fun at Sea 1: Carrying Cargo 1: Oil and Gas 1: Making Electricity 1: Studying the Sea 1: Shipbuilding 1: Captions for Photographs 1: Glossary 1: Further Reading and Index

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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 Habitats, beautiful illustrations and striking photographs combine to help readers explore some incredibly varied and beautiful underwater and coastal habitats. Readers will explore the depths of the ocean, coral reefs, rock pools and more and be inspired to know more about the animals that live there 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 Habitats 1: On the Shore 1: Rock Pools 1: Salt Marshes 1: Kelp Forests 1: Seagrass Meadows 1: Coral Reefs 1: The Coastal Seafloor 1: The Open Ocean 1: Polar Waters 1: The Deep Ocean 1: Protecting Habitats 1: Captions for Photographs 1: Glossary 1: Further Reading and Index

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Book SynopsisA look at baby animals in a range of habitats, exploring how their parents look after them, and how they learn, grow and thrive.Which baby animals are born in the ocean? What are baby eels called? What sound does a dolphin calf make?This book introduces young children to baby animals in ocean habitats. Clear and friendly text, suitable for children aged 5+, is complemented by beautiful photographs of animal babies in their natural environment.Part of the Animal Babies series looking at baby animals on farms, in the oceans and rainforests, and in snowy habitats.Table of Contents 1: Ocean babies 2: Fish fry 3: Glass eels and elvers 4: Seahorse fry 5: Sea turtle hatchlings 6: Dolphin calves 7: Orca calves 8: Sea otter pups 9: Octopus hatchlings 10: Can you remember? 11: Glossary 12: Answers 13: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the Arctic Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children's book for readers aged 9+Perched at the northernmost tip of the world, the icy Arctic Ocean is the smallest of Earth's oceans. Its temperature rarely reaches above freezing and it is dotted with thick pack ice and craggy icebergs. The people and animals that live in this polar climate have uniquely adapted to make it their home. But this precious habitat is at risk from our warming climate, as well as pollution and industry. The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & BaysContents:The world's oceansThe Arctic OceanAround the Arctic OceanAn icy ocean Seasons and climate Plant power Arctic Ocean wildlife Polar bear Arctic exploration People of the ArcticArctic Ocean riches Arctic Ocean in danger Arctic future Arctic facts Glossary IndexTable of Contents 1: The world’s oceans 2: The Arctic Ocean 3: Around the Arctic Ocean 4: An icy ocean 5: Seasons and climate 6: Plant power 7: Arctic Ocean wildlife 8: Polar bear 9: Arctic exploration 10: People of the Arctic 11: Arctic Ocean riches 12: Arctic Ocean in danger 13: Arctic future 14: Arctic facts 15: Glossary 16: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the diverse Indian Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children's book, for readers aged 9+The Indian Ocean is Earth's third biggest ocean, connecting Africa with Asia and Australia. Its warm waters are filled with unique wildlife visiting its famous islands, colourful coral reefs and dense mangrove forests. Many major cities surround the Indian Ocean and the ocean is an important part of life for their inhabitants, who often work in shipping, tourism or fishing. But the Indian Ocean is at particular risk from rising sea levels, as much of the land surrounding it as low-lying and floods are a constant threat.The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & BaysContents:The world's oceans Indian Ocean tour Seas, bays, gulfs and straits Coasts and islands Winds, currents and waves Indian Ocean explorers Indian Ocean wildlife The Ganges Delta Life on Madagascar Indian Ocean plants People and transport Indian Ocean riches Indian Ocean in danger Indian Ocean factsGlossaryIndexTable of Contents 1: The world’s oceans 2: Indian Ocean tour 3: Seas, bays, gulfs and straits 4: Coasts and islands 5: Winds, currents and waves 6: Indian Ocean explorers 7: Indian Ocean wildlife 8: The Ganges Delta 9: Life on Madagascar 10: Indian Ocean plants 11: People and transport 12: Indian Ocean riches 13: Indian Ocean in danger 14: Indian Ocean facts 15: Glossary 16: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the world's unique and precious seas in this beautifully illustrated series of children's books, for readers aged 9+Our world is scattered with many seas. Some are huge bodies of water and form part of the mighty oceans; others are salty inland seas, at risk at disappearing altogether. Some seas are warm and tropical, others are cold and icy. All are vital to life on Earth, helping to control our climate, provide a home for wildlife and giving us precious natural resources.The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & BaysContents:Oceans and seasThe world's seas The Mediterranean SeaMediterranean tradersGulf of MexicoSouth China SeaThe Bering Sea Hudson BayThe Caribbean Sea The Red Sea Weddell SeaInland seasA healthy future? Seas facts Glossary IndexTable of Contents 1: Oceans and seas 2: The world’s seas 3: The Mediterranean Sea 4: Ancient Mediterranean 5: Gulf of Mexico 6: South China Sea 7: The Bering Sea 8: Hudson Bay 9: The Caribbean Sea 10: The Red Sea 11: Weddell Sea 12: Inland seas 13: A healthy future? 14: Seas facts 15: Glossary 16: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the mighty Atlantic Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children's book, for readers aged 9+The huge Atlantic is Earth's second biggest ocean. It straddles the equator, linking the North and South America, Europe and Africa, and its waters vary from the icy Baltic Sea to the warm Caribbean. Under the waves, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge has helped form volcanic islands in the ocean over the course of millions of years, including Iceland and the Azores. The Atlantic provides us with a wealth of fish and other natural resources, but today it is at great risk from overfishing and pollution, as well as climate change. The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & BaysContents:The blue planetAround the AtlanticBeneath the waves Volcanoes and islands Winds, weather and currents Exploring the Atlantic Atlantic wildlife The Sargasso Sea Atlantic green turtles People and transport Riches of the Atlantic Atlantic in danger Future Atlantic Atlantic facts Glossary IndexTable of Contents 1: The blue planet 2: Around the Atlantic 3: Beneath the waves 4: Volcanoes and islands 5: Winds, weather and currents 6: Exploring the Atlantic 7: Atlantic wildlife 8: The Sargasso Sea 9: Atlantic green turtles 10: People and transport 11: Riches of the Atlantic 12: Atlantic in danger 13: Future Atlantic 14: Atlantic facts 15: Glossary 16: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children.Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world's oceans, asking and answering questions to build knowledge on sea life and how we can protect it.So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered.Table of Contents 1: How big are the oceans? 2: What do we need the oceans for? 3: How do the oceans move? 4: What are the biggest creatures in the sea? 5: Why do some sea creatures change colour? 6: How do we explore the oceans? 7: How long are the world’s coastlines? 8: Is it an ocean animal or a plant? 9: What’s the biggest coral reef in the world? 10: Does anything live in the coldest ocean? 11: How are the oceans under threat? 12: What’s the future for oceans? 13: Many more questions! 14: Further information 15: Glossary 16: Game cards 17: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children.Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world's oceans, asking and answering questions to build knowledge on sea life and how we can protect it.So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered.Table of Contents 1: How big are the oceans? 2: What do we need the oceans for? 3: How do the oceans move? 4: What are the biggest creatures in the sea? 5: Why do some sea creatures change colour? 6: How do we explore the oceans? 7: How long are the world’s coastlines? 8: Is it an ocean animal or a plant? 9: What’s the biggest coral reef in the world? 10: Does anything live in the coldest ocean? 11: How are the oceans under threat? 12: What’s the future for oceans? 13: Many more questions! 14: Further information 15: Glossary 16: Game cards 17: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love the ocean? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of jobs that people do when they work in, on or under water.Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working Underwater, Billie and Mia meet a diving instructor, an oceanographer, a marine scientist, an aquatic vet, an aquanaut and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do in water. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking in SpaceWorking UnderwaterWorking with WeatherTable of Contents 1: Meet Billie ... and Mia! 1: Diving instructors ... teach people how to dive 1: Dive guides ... show divers the sights 1: Aquanauts ... train underwater 1: Marine scientists ... experiment in the deep 1: Aquatic veterinarians ... treat marine animals 1: Underwater photographers ... capture amazing images 1: Underwater archaeologists ... find shipwrecks 1: Marine contractors ... do dangerous jobs 1: Submariners ... live on submarines 1: Deep-sea explorers ... travel to the ocean floor 1: Oceanographers ... are ocean experts 1: Now it's your turn to work with water! 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love the ocean? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of jobs that people do when they work in, on or under water.Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working Underwater, Billie and Mia meet a diving instructor, an oceanographer, a marine scientist, an aquatic vet, an aquanaut and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do in water. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking in SpaceWorking UnderwaterWorking with WeatherTable of Contents 1: Meet Billie ... and Mia! 1: Diving instructors ... teach people how to dive 1: Dive guides ... show divers the sights 1: Aquanauts ... train underwater 1: Marine scientists ... experiment in the deep 1: Aquatic veterinarians ... treat marine animals 1: Underwater photographers ... capture amazing images 1: Underwater archaeologists ... find shipwrecks 1: Marine contractors ... do dangerous jobs 1: Submariners ... live on submarines 1: Deep-sea explorers ... travel to the ocean floor 1: Oceanographers ... are ocean experts 1: Now it's your turn to work with water! 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisFind out all there is to know about your favourite ocean animals with these exciting craft projects! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make clown fish, coral reefs, sharks, sea turtles and much more! You can even create displays for your classroom or at home. Each project uses materials that are easy to source, and you will be introduced to loads of craft techniques.The book also contains photos and facts of the animals.Combines fun craft projects with the science topic of animals.Each project uses a range of everyday materials and clear step-by-step instructions to ensure a great result every time!Includes a wide range of craft techniques - from cutting out and tracing to papier-mâché and painting.Table of Contents 1: BEFORE YOU START; 2: PAPIER-M CHÉ TURTLE; 3: TURTLE FACTS!; 4: JELLYFISH FACTS!; 5: PLASTIC BAG JELLYFISH; 6: TISSUE PAPER CORAL REEF; 7: CORAL REEF FACTS!; 8: CLOWNFISH HOME; 9: PAPER PLATE SEAHORSES; 10: BALLOON WHALE; 11: WHALE FACTS!; 12: HERMIT CRAB; 13: HERMIT CRAB FACTS!; 14: STARFISH FACTS! ; 15: SANDPAPER STARFISH ; 16: WOOLLY JUMPER SHARK ; 17: PINK FOAM SHRIMP ; 18: GLOSSARY AND INDEX;

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Book SynopsisFind out all there is to know about your favourite ocean animals with these exciting craft projects! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make clown fish, coral reefs, sharks, sea turtles and much more! You can even create displays for your classroom or at home. Each project uses materials that are easy to source, and you will be introduced to loads of craft techniques.The book also contains photos and facts of the animals.Combines fun craft projects with the science topic of animals.Table of Contents 1: BEFORE YOU START; 2: PAPIER-M CHÉ TURTLE; 3: TURTLE FACTS!; 4: JELLYFISH FACTS!; 5: PLASTIC BAG JELLYFISH; 6: TISSUE PAPER CORAL REEF; 7: CORAL REEF FACTS!; 8: CLOWNFISH HOME; 9: PAPER PLATE SEAHORSES; 10: BALLOON WHALE; 11: WHALE FACTS!; 12: HERMIT CRAB; 13: HERMIT CRAB FACTS!; 14: STARFISH FACTS! ; 15: SANDPAPER STARFISH ; 16: WOOLLY JUMPER SHARK ; 17: PINK FOAM SHRIMP ; 18: GLOSSARY AND INDEX;

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Book SynopsisFind out about the circle of life in Earth's amazing ocean habitat.Explore Ecosystems: Ocean dives into the diverse wonder of the Pacific Ocean biome. This habitat is home to sharks, krill, whales, penguins and more. Readers find out how this ecosystem works through the lives of these animals. It explores how ocean life relies not only on other living things, but on non-living things, such as the sea bed, underwater caves and currents.The importance of balance in the natural world is a key theme - showing how animals large and tiny have an impact on their environment. The Explore Ecosystems series is a perfect introduction to habitats for readers aged 7 and up.Titles in the seriesIn a DesertIn an OceanIn a PondIn a RainforestOn a SavannahIn a TreeTable of Contents 1: Oceans and currents 1: Plankton, sunlight and krill 1: Krill and baleen whales 1: Fish, dolphins and seabirds 1: Humpback whales and fish 1: Sharks, fish and people 1: Leatherback turtles and jellyfish 1: Seagrass and green turtles 1: Kelp forests and sea otters 1: Coral reefs and fish 1: Sea anemones and clownfish 1: Giant octopuses, rocks and caves 1: Marine iguanas and underwater algae 1: The ocean in danger 1: Glossary 1: Books to read 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 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 SynopsisA thoughtful yet entertaining glimpse into the amazing world of the ocean for young children.In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what oceans are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. A glossary and afterword provide readers with further fascinating details.Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers an informative and entertaining first glimpse into ocean habitats.

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Book SynopsisBring home the magical experience of a child’s first trip to the aquarium. These 30 full-color posters feature stunning photographs of a variety of exotic sea life, including waddling rockhopper penguins, dolphins, sea otters, and the elusive leafy sea dragon. Encouraging kids to learn more about their favorite underwater creatures, the back of each poster includes fascinating facts and exciting animal profiles. Tack all your favorites on the wall and create an enticing aquatic panorama.

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Book SynopsisKids will have hours of fun learning about their favorite sea creatures and ocean phenomena as they work their way through 100 puzzles, games, brainteasers, and jokes in this sea-based activity book. Lead a clownfish through a coral maze; determine which oyster is hiding the pearl; and figure out why sharks are known as lemons, manatees are considered cows, and barbers are simply called fish. It’s a guaranteed whale of a good time!

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Book SynopsisA giant whale trapped in nets and ropes. Can she be helped?A humpback whale migrating south along the California coast becomes tangled in a fishing trawler’s ropes and nets. As she struggles to free herself, the ropes twist more tightly around her body, digging into her skin. The whale fights until she is too tired to continue. What happens next will astound and inspire.Based on true events, this is a story of interspecies cooperation and the importance of human responsibility to protect the earth and its many inhabitants.Wendell Minor’s breathtaking paintings illustrate the majesty of the gentle humpback whale in her blue-green undersea world and the amazing efforts of humans—creatures a mere fraction of her size—who risked their lives to save her. Back matter includes the story behind the story, further information about humpback whales, and facts about whale rescue efforts

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Book SynopsisAs a child, John Paterson was fascinated by the changing form, steady purpose, and life-giving magic of water. Later, he chased rivers throughout the country as a white-water kayaker and raft guide. Professionally, he has helped craft stories of nature and culture for museums and other educational organizations including the Field Museum and the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago. He lives with his wife and two children in Northbrook, Illinois.

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Book SynopsisOne morning Skye, a cheeky baby puffin with an appetite for adventure, sneaks out of her parents' burrow, tumbles off the cliff edge and accidentally lands on a passing gannet's back! Skye's thrilling journey takes her around the Firth of Forth and finds her in a few tricky situations -- a perilous piggy-back ride, an icy dip in the sea and a host of Scottish bird life. Written in Lynne Rickards' signature rhyme, this charming coming-of-age story features dynamic watercolour illustrations of Scottish sealife and a very cute puffling!The adorable sequel to the best-selling Harris the Hero is set in Scotland around the Firth of Forth, the Isle of May, North Berwick and the Bass Rock.Trade Review'A nicely told adventure story for children up to the age of four or five.'-- BBC Wildlife Magazine'I am particularly fond of the area of Scotland surrounding the Bass Rock and thought that Jon Mitchell's watercolour illustrations really did it justice, but it is in his portrayal of Scottish sea life that these delightful illustrations really stand out. I particularly liked the attention to detail given to gannets, and Skye is just adorable!'--School Library Association'This is a sweet picture book, especially for children who love puffins and birds.'--Youth Services Book Review'what could be better than one of Lynne Rickard's masterpieces.'-- Taran Baker, Sandstone Press

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Book SynopsisThis book is the perfect companion for a day out at the seaside. Children can have fun exploring rock pools and spotting all kinds of wildlife, from fish and seabirds to crabs and crustaceans, and keep track of the ones they've seen using the chart and stickers at the back of the book.

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Book SynopsisThe story is bursting with fun and twists and turns that children will derive hours of pleasure from reading it and learning about the characters. It’s also an excellent and interactive way to learn about the different sea animals and how they live. All the characters are assigned human qualities which brings humour to the story and Silke's vibrant and enticing illustrations will keep children fully engaged from beginning to end. The characters are incredibly expressive and each scene builds tension when we think about what is going to happen next. There are beautiful illustrations of the crab, the shark, the fish and the snail all seen in their natural habitat. Children will learn how the creatures move and eat, they will observe their colors and shapes, and some of the funny characteristics that the author brilliantly gives to each of them. The rich adjectives and the rhyming text are perfect for developing readers, stimulating children to use their imagination and ask questions and keeping them focused on the very funny details.

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Book SynopsisCome discover with me, Super Mi!How many oceans does Earth have? What is going on underneath the waters?My name is Mi and though I'm still small, the world has no more secrets from me anymore! That's because of my superpowers. As Super Mi, I can discover everything I want to know!Discover, experiment and learn with the little scientists! Each little scientist has something new to teach readers. Through engaging narratives and full-colour illustrations, I'm a Little Scientist! introduces children to the exciting and ever-advancing world of science.Everyone can be a little scientist!Series features:

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