Books in Blastoff!%20Readers:%20Oceans%20Alive series

A lobster hides by day and hunts for food by night. It wears its skeleton on the outside of its body. Children will discover the physical characteristics of lobsters and how they thrive underwater.

Sharks are known as nature's fiercest ocean predators. Wherever they are, danger is lurking! This book introduces children to the characteristics and hunting methods of sharks.

Did you know that there is a fish with the head of a horse? This book introduces children to sea horses--how they look, use a snout to eat, hide on the ocean floor, and have babies.

A squid has two gigantic eyes to see in dark places, eights arms for holding food, and a funnel for swimming! Young readers will get sucked in as they discover how squids eat, swim, and escape predators.

Manatees are gigantic ocean creatures. They are an endangered species. In this book, beginning readers will learn how manatees look, move through water, and dig up plants for food.

Book by Herriges, Ann

The sea anemone and the clown fish are ocean friends. They live together and care for each other. Children will discover what a clown fish is and its special relationship with the sea anemone.

Wherever the ocean current takes them, jellyfish go. They are considered drifters. Follow jellyfish as they move underwater and discover why they are known for their sting!

Learn why eels are called the snakes of the sea. Learn their characteristics and diet

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The teeth of parrotfish never stop growing. They look like a parrot's beak! This book explores how colorful parrotfish swim, eat, and rest covered in slime.

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to sea otters. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.