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Endangered Oceans
Jody S. Rake
eBook (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)Oceans are an important part of the Earth. Filled with millions of species of life, human actions have put this important ecosystem in danger. Why are oceans so important to humans? Why should we change our actions to help protect them? Endangered Oceans answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features, and stunning photography. Readers will learn about the vast life within the ocean and the part they can play in protecting it.
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Thresher Sharks: A 4D Book
Jody S. Rake
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)Thresher sharks are unique for their extra long tail fin that they use to hunt their prey. Find out the stunning way this shark's tail helps catch its meal. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
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Mercury
Jody S. Rake
Paperback (Pebble, Aug. 1, 2020)The smallest planet in our solar system is also the closest to the sun. That means on Mercury, one year is just 88 days long! Discover more facts about the small but mighty Mercury.
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Soil, Silt, and Sand: Layers of the Underground
Jody S. Rake
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)There’s more than just dirt below! Readers will learn about the layers and types of soil underground. Rocks, clay, sand, silt and all nonliving things underground are explored. Earth's core, mantle, and crust are also discussed. Readers will also discover why we could not live without dirt, and why we need to protect it.
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Sea Cucumbers
Jody S. Rake
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)Readers will learn just how amazing sea cucumbers can be. The many species of this ocean invertebrate may not look like other undersea animals, but they have some amazing adaptations and behaviors that help them survive. Without faces, limbs, bones, blood, or a brain, sea cucumbers have incredible ways eating, moving, reproducing, and defending themselves.
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Pythons
Jody S. Rake
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2010)Striking photos and carefully leveled text introduce readers to some of the most fascinating animals on the planet. Basic geography information, including maps, accompany descriptions of the animals and their habitat. Each book covers the life cycle and physical characteristics of these favorite African animals.
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Leatherback Sea Turtles
Jody Sullivan Rake
language (Capstone Press, Dec. 21, 2015)Leatherback sea turtles face one of their lives’ biggest challenges as soon as they’re hatched. Crawling out of their eggs on the sandy shore, they hurry to the sea in a race to escape those who see them as a tasty meal. If they survive and thrive, they can grow longer than an adult male is tall and weigh as much as a small car! Learn more about these amazing animals, including where they live, what they eat, the many challenges they face in their lives, and what you can do to help.
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Why Vampire Bats Suck Blood and Other Gross Facts about Animals
Jody S. Rake
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2012)Did you know that some animals use poop to cool off? It's true. And there's even an animal that uses poop to defend itself! Learn more about the gross things animals do and why they do them. The zoo will never be the same!
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Sand Tiger Sharks: A 4D Book
Jody S. Rake
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)Sand tiger sharks are unique for their jagged teeth and ability to swallow air to help them float underwater. Find out why these slow-moving sharks are not as scary as they look. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
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Hammerhead Shark
Jody S. Rake
Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2010)It’s not hard to figure out how the hammerhead shark got its name. Its mallet-shaped melon is a clear giveaway. Look inside to learn more about the strangest-looking shark in the ocean.
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Kings of the Oceans
Jody S. Rake
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2017)Explore the behaviors and environments of ocean animals.
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