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Books in Giants of the Ocean series

  • Giant Moray Eel

    Anita Yasuda

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Did you know giant moray eels cannot hear or see very well? The giant moray eel uses its sense of smell and two sets of jaws to help catch its prey. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Giant Moray Eel, a Giants of the Ocean book.
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  • Giant Moray Eel

    Anita Yasuda

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Did you know giant moray eels cannot hear or see very well? The giant moray eel uses its sense of smell and two sets of jaws to help catch its prey. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Giant Moray Eel, a Giants of the Ocean book.
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  • Blue Marlin

    Alexis Roumanis

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Did you know the blue marlin uses its spear-like nose to kill prey and protect itself from predators? The blue marlin can also travel at speeds of more than 50 miles per hour (80 kilometers per hour) due to grooves on its pelvic fins. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Blue Marlin, a Giants of the Ocean book.
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  • Humpback Whale

    Jack Zayarny

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Did you know humpback whales have lungs and need to reach the ocean surface in order to breathe? The humpback whale turns off half of its brain in order to sleep, while the other half stays awake to control the whales breathing. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Humpback Whale, a Giants of the Ocean book.
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  • Giant Octopus

    Alexis Roumanis

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Did you know the giant octopus has three hearts? The giant octopus can also re-grow a lost limb in a matter of months. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Giant Octopus, a Giants of the Ocean book.
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  • Giant Octopus

    Alexis Roumanis

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Did you know the giant octopus has three hearts? The giant octopus can also re-grow a lost limb in a matter of months. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Giant Octopus, a Giants of the Ocean book.
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  • Manta Ray

    Pamela McDowell

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2014)
    Did you know manta rays cannot stop swimming? Manta ray skeletons are made entirely of cartilage, which bends easily so the manta ray can flap and curl its pectoral fins. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Manta Ray, a Giants of the Ocean book.
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  • Blue Marlin

    Alexis Roumanis

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2014)
    Introduces the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat and life cycles of blue marlins.
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  • Manta Ray

    Pamela McDowell

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    "Did you know manta rays cannot stop swimming? Manta ray skeletons are made entirely of cartilage, which bends easily so the manta ray can flap and curl its pectoral fins. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Manta Rays, a Giants of the Ocean book."--
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  • Humpback Whale

    Jack Zayarny

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Did you know humpback whales have lungs and need to reach the ocean surface in order to breathe? The humpback whale turns off half of its brain in order to sleep, while the other half stays awake to control the whales breathing. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Humpback Whale, a Giants of the Ocean book.
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  • Whale Shark

    Sue Lebreton

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Did you know the whale shark is not actually whale? Whale sharks, named for their size, are possibly the largest fish to ever live. A whale sharks mouth is as wide as a car. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Whale Shark, a Giants of the Ocean book.
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  • Whale Shark

    Sue Lebreton

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Did you know the whale shark is not actually whale? Whale sharks, named for their size, are possibly the largest fish to ever live. A whale sharks mouth is as wide as a car. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Whale Shark, a Giants of the Ocean book.
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