Books in Creatures of the Night series

Profiles the physical characteristics and behavior of these aquatic mammals, including the threat to their survival from motorboat traffic, hunting, and fishing.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, predators, and life cycle of the dolphin.

How many hearts does a glass squid have? How do squid move through the water? This title looks at the amazing glass squid and other spectacular squid.

With its rounded forehead, grinning mouth, and friendly personality, the snow-white beluga whale is among the world's most appealing cetaceans. This book examines the beluga's body, lifestyle, and hunting habits. Also included is a chapter on the beluga whale's incredible vocal abilities.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, predators, and life cycle of sea turtles.

How many hearts does a glass squid have? How do squid move through the water? This title looks at the amazing glass squid and other spectacular squid.

Do morays attack humans with their razor sharp teeth? How does the moray move through the water? Learn all about giant morays and other eels in this title.

"Each title in the Creatures of the Ocean series discusses in detail the feeding and breeding traits of each species, their reproductive processes, their defense mechanisms, and their forms of communication and provides a deeper appreciation of the variety and complexity of life in the ocean"--

Fulfills the standard: "Life Science" from the National Science Education Standards for Grades 4-8.

There are about 900 types of sea anemones in the world. This book highlights some of these species and examines general sea anemone locations, anatomy, reproduction, food gathering techniques, and defenses. The sea anemone's commensal relationships with clownfish and other creatures are also discussed.

Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, regeneration, enemies, and types of sponges.

What do giant isopods eat? Who discovered this creature? What is a crustacean's exoskeleton? Learn all about mysterious and unusual crustaceans, including the giant isopod, in this title.