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Books in Flippers and Fins series

  • Swimming with Sea Turtles

    Miriam Coleman, Joanne Randolph

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Young readers get a close-up look at sea turtles and learn about the different types of sea turtles, their physical characteristics, diet, habits, habitat, how and where their eggs are laid and hatched, and some of the threats that they face from predators and humans. Includes full-color photographs, index, glossary, table of contents, web sites, and word pronunciation guide. 24 pages.
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  • Swimming with Dolphins

    Miriam Coleman

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Introduces dolphins and describes their physical characteristics, life cycle, eating habits, and behavior.
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  • Swimming with Dolphins

    Miriam Coleman

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Young readers get a close-up look at dolphins and learn about the different types of dolphins, their physical characteristics, diet, habits, habitat, how they raise their young, and some of the threats that they face from predators and humans. Includes full-color photographs, index, glossary, table of contents, web sites, and word pronunciation guide. 24 pages.
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  • Swimming With Sea Lions

    Miriam Coleman, Joanne Randolph

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Sea lions get their name because they will roar, bark, grunt, and trumpet to get their message across. These noisy pinnipeds love to swim. They use flippers to move quickly and acrobatically through the water as they hunt for fish and squid. Readers will be enchanted as they find out more about these fascinating marine mammals through engaging text and gorgeous full-color photography.
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  • Swimming with Sea Lions

    Miriam Coleman

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Sea lions get their name because they will roar, bark, grunt, and trumpet to get their message across. These noisy pinnipeds love to swim. They use flippers to move quickly and acrobatically through the water as they hunt for fish and squid. Find out more about these fascinating marine mammals through engaging text and gorgeous full-color photography.
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  • Swimming With Penguins

    Miriam Coleman

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    It's cold at the South Pole, but penguins don't seem to mind. They live and hunt in the icy Antarctic and other places in the Southern Hemisphere. These birds have unique adaptations, such as having flippers for wings, which allow them to thrive in their harsh environment. The fascinating penguin will keep your readers engaged and entertained.
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  • Swimming with Manatees

    Miriam Coleman

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Young readers get a close-up look at manatees and learn about the different types of manatees, their physical characteristics, diet, habits, habitat, how they raise their young, and some of the threats that they face from humans. Includes full-color photographs, index, glossary, table of contents, web sites, and word pronunciation guide. 24 pages.
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  • Swimming With Sharks

    Miriam Coleman

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    There is often a rush of fear when people think of sharks and that ominous triangular fin slicing through the water's surface. Many sharks are certainly designed to be efficient killing machines, but not all of them. Your trepidatious readers will learn about the hunters and the filter-feeders. They will also learn why sharks have a vital part to play in their ecosystem.
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  • Swimming with Sharks

    Miriam Coleman

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Introduces sharks and describes where they live, what they eat, their physical characteristics, and behavior.
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  • Swimming with Manatees

    Miriam Coleman

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Introduces manatees and describes their physical characteristics, life cycle, eating habits, and behavior.
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  • Swimming with Sea Turtles

    Miriam Coleman

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Presents an introduction to sea turtles, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, eating habits, life cycle, and the threats to their existence from environmental pollution.
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  • Swimming with Penguins

    Miriam Coleman

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2009)
    It's cold at the South Pole, but penguins don't seem to mind. They live and hunt in the icy Antarctic and other places in the Southern Hemisphere. These birds have unique adaptations, such as having flippers for wings, which allow them to thrive in their harsh environment.
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