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Books in Smithsonian Oceanic Collection series

  • Coral Reef Hideaway

    Doe Boyle

    Paperback (Soundprints Corp Audio, June 9, 2011)
    A clown anemonefish must protect not only the sea anemone, but also her tiny eggs. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Coral Reef Hideaway is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
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  • Manatee Winter - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Steven James Petruccio

    Hardcover (Soundprint, Sept. 15, 1994)
    Two gentle Manatees must swim up a Florida river to escape the chill of winter. Along the way, Little Calf dives deep and gets caught in a clump of large seaweed. Can his mother save him? Find out as this exciting story unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Manatee Winter is a fun and informative story with detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches
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  • Seahorse Reef: A Story of the South Pacific - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Sally M. Walker, Steven James Petruccio

    Hardcover (Soundprint, April 1, 2001)
    A male seahorse cares for the tiny babies growing inside his pouch. Soon the babies will be ready to hatch and swim on their own. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Seahorse Reef is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches
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  • Great White Shark: Ruler of the Sea - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Kathleen Zoehfeld, Steven James Petruccio

    Paperback (Soundprint, June 9, 2011)
    Baby White Shark battles hunger and injury, until one day she becomes the great ruler of the ocean. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Great White Shark: Ruler of the Sea is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
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  • SEAGULL BY THE SHORE: The Story of a Herring Gull

    Vanessa Giancamilli Birch

    Paperback (Soundprint, Oct. 31, 2011)
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  • Giant of the Sea: The Story of a Sperm Whale - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Courtney Granet Raff, Shawn Gould

    Hardcover (Soundprint, Oct. 10, 2002)
    The world beneath the waves can be dangerous and it is important for the pod to stick together. When a fierce killer whale threatens Mother Whale's calf, can the pod defend him?Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches
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  • Penguin's Family: The Story of a Humboldt Penguin - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Kathleen M. Hollenbeck, Daniel J. Stegos

    Paperback (Soundprint, June 9, 2011)
    As penguin grows older, his mother and father take care of him. They protect him from hungry sea birds and provide him with food. Now they must teach him how to swim. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Penguin's Family is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
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  • Dancing on the Sand: A Story of an Atlantic Blue Crab - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Kathleen M. Hollenbeck, Joanie Popeo

    Hardcover (Soundprint, April 1, 1999)
    Blue Crab searches for a place to molt safely, then makes her way to the salty waters at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Dancing on the Sand is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches
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  • Seagull by the Shore

    Vanessa Giancamilli Birch, Alton Langford

    Paperback (Soundprints, June 28, 2010)
    Join Seagull as she takes care of her family, preparing her babies to grow into healthy, strong herring gulls. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Seagull by the Shore is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Also included is an easy-to-download audiobook for extended listening and learning fun! Other titles in this series include "Dolphin's First Day", "Lobster's Secret", "Otter on his Own", "Swordfish Returns", and many more fun and educational Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Books!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Easy-to-download audiobook with sound effects- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
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  • Islands of Ice: The Story of a Harp Seal - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Kathleen M. Hollenbeck, John Paul Genzo

    Hardcover (Soundprints Corp Audio, Sept. 15, 2001)
    An icy wind blows over the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence as a tiny harp seal pup is born. When her mother swims away to join the adult seal herd, Seal Pup must quickly learn to care for herself in the harsh, wintry landscape.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches
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  • Swordfish Returns - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Susan Korman, Daniel Stegos

    Paperback (Soundprint, Dec. 1, 2003)
    A tiny swordfish hatches in the Caribbean Sea. As the months pass, his bill grows long and will soon become a mighty hunting weapon! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Swordfish Returns is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
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  • Pelican's Catch - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Janet Halfmann, Bob Dacey, Debra Bandelin

    Paperback (Soundprint, June 9, 2011)
    Pelican has just learned how to fly, but she also needs to learn how to catch fish. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Pelican's Catch is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
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