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Books in Creatures of the Sea series

  • Deep-Sea Anglerfish and Other Fearsome Fish

    Rachel Lynette

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 1, 2011)
    How deep in the ocean do anglerfish live? How big are anglerfish? What is the anglerfish's lure and how does in attract prey? Learn all about these "black sea devils" and other frightening fish in this title.
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  • Giant Isopods and Other Crafty Crustaceans

    Heidi Moore

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 1, 2011)
    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.
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  • Manatees

    Kris Hirschmann

    Hardcover (KidHaven, June 10, 2005)
    Profiles the physical characteristics and behavior of these aquatic mammals, including the threat to their survival from motorboat traffic, hunting, and fishing.
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  • Dolphins

    Kris Hirschmann

    Hardcover (Kidhaven Press, Oct. 17, 2003)
    Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, predators, and life cycle of the dolphin.
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  • Creatures of the Sea - Beluga Whales

    Kris Hirschmann

    Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Sept. 29, 2003)
    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.
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  • Sea Turtles

    Kris Hirschmann

    Hardcover (KidHaven, April 29, 2005)
    Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, predators, and life cycle of sea turtles.
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  • Sea Horse

    Kris Hirschmann

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Aug. 19, 2004)
    Fulfills the standard: "Life Science" from the National Science Education Standards for Grades 4-8.
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  • Tarsiers in the Dark

    Thomas Van Eck

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Introduces tarsiers, describing their physical features, habitat, life cycle, and their endangered status.
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  • Giant Morays and Other Extraordinary Eels

    Casey Rand

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 1, 2011)
    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.
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  • Sea Anemones

    Kris Hirschmann

    Hardcover (KidHaven, June 10, 2005)
    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.
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  • Sponges

    Kris Hirschmann

    Hardcover (KidHaven, April 22, 2005)
    Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, regeneration, enemies, and types of sponges.
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  • Sea Otters

    Kris Hirschmann

    Hardcover (KidHaven, June 10, 2005)
    Profiles the physical characteristics and behavior of these furry aquatic mammals, including the life cycle and survival strategies.
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