Books in Smithsonian Oceanic Collection series

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. Also included is an adorable harp seal plush toy for hours of playtime fun!Set Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- 6 inch harp seal stuffed animal- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches- Package dimensions: 6 x 6 1/2 x 4 inches

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. Also included is an audiobook CD for listening fun!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Audiobook CD with sound effects- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Hardcover: 11 15/16 x 8 3/4 inches

Octopus escapes from a moray eel but more trouble lies ahead: Octopus' den has been stolen by another octopus! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Octopus' Den is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Also included is an easy-to-download audiobook! 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 CD with sound effects- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

A young walrus and his mother begin their spring migration. The walrus herd is threatened by a hungry polar bear. Can Little Walrus warn the herd in time? Children can find out as this thrilling adventure unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Little Walrus Warning 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

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.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

Little Dolphin learns to speak, hunt mullet and frolic with seaweed, but can this bottlenose baby fend off a shark attack? Children can find out as this thrilling story unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Dolphin's First Day is a fun and informative story with detailed illustrations. Also included is an audiobook CD for further listening fun.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Audiobook CD with sound effects- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Hardcover: 11 15/16 x 8 3/4 inches

Children follow Hermit Crab as she searches for a new shell. The shells she finds are either too big or already occupied. Without a shell, Hermit Crab has no protection. Will she be able to find a new home? Find out as this fun adventure unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Hermit Crab's Home: Safe in a Shell is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. This book includes an easy-to-download audiobook with realistic sound effects for added 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- Audiobook CD with sound effects- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

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- Audiobook CD with sound effects- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Lobster was just molted, and the secret he keeps about his menacing-looking new shell could get him in a lot of trouble. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Lobster's Secret is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. This book includes an audiobook cassette tape with realistic sound effects for added fun.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Audiobook cassette tape with sound effects- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Hardcover: 11 15/16 x 8 3/4 inches