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Books in Living Ocean series

  • Seals and Sea Lions

    Bobbie Kalman, John Crossingham

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Nov. 1, 2005)
    This work is suitable for children aged 7-14. This fascinating new book explores the wonders of seals and sea lions, known as pinnipeds which means fin-footed. Beautiful full-colour photographs and captivating text introduce children to the bodies, behaviours, and habitats of these incredible creatures that live both on land and in water. A must-sea book for fans of marine mammals, children will discover: where seals and sea lions live; how they swim and dive in water; how they hunt and what they eat; dangers to seals and sea lions.
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  • Spectacular Sharks

    Bobbie Kalman, Molly Aloian

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2003)
    Examines the behavior, habitats, and bodies of these prehistoric fish, dispels shark myths, and describes how sharks hunt, why they are important to oceans, and why many are in danger.
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  • Tropical Oceans

    Kelley MacAulay, Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Nov. 1, 2005)
    This work is intended for ages 7-14. Teeming with life, the world's tropical oceans are fascinating habitats! This book takes kids beneath the surface of these clear, warm waters to explore the diversity of animals, their food chains, and how tropical oceans are interconnected with other seas and oceans. Stunning photos and vivid text also bring to life; the colourful, bustling world of coral reefs; how animals use ocean currents to find food; tropical ocean food chains and webs; and how to protect and conserve oceans.
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  • The Amazing Octopus

    Bobbie Kalman, Rebecca Sjonger

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2003)
    Explores how these tentacled animals move through water, how they hunt, how they use camouflage and other protection defenses, and why octopuses are important in oceans around the world.
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  • Library Book: The Ocean Biome

    National Geographic Learning

    Paperback (National Geographic School Pub, June 23, 2010)
    Full-color illustrations, dazzling photography, and easy-to-understand text explain the four zones of the marine biome, their plants and animals, coral reefs and estuaries, the importance of oceans to the Earth, and how they are in danger. Simultaneous.
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  • Skates and Rays

    Rebecca Sjonger, Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Nov. 1, 2005)
    Examines the behavior, habitats, and bodies of skates and rays, describing how they catch prey, why they are important to oceans, and why many are in danger.
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  • Skates and Rays

    Rebecca Sjonger, Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Nov. 1, 2005)
    This work is intended for ages 7-14. This book provides children with a fascinating description of two of the most interesting fish species on Earth. Beautiful full-colour photographs and concise text help children discover how these animals with skeletons made of cartilage move through water and how they protect themselves from other animals in the oceans. Other topics include: where in oceans skates and rays live; the differences between the bodies of skates and rays; how skates and rays hunt and what they eat.
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  • Wonderful Whales

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Nov. 1, 2005)
    Describes the physical characteristics and habitats of baleen and toothed whales, explaining how these marine mammals breathe, eat, and communicate, and discusses the dangers of over-hunting, pollution, and global warming.
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  • Seals and Sea Lions

    Bobbie Kalman, John Crossingham

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Nov. 1, 2005)
    This work is intended for ages 7-14. This fascinating new book explores the wonders of seals and sea lions, known as pinnipeds which means fin-footed. Beautiful full-colour photographs and captivating text introduce children to the bodies, behaviours, and habitats of these incredible creatures that live both on land and in water. A must-sea book for fans of marine mammals, children will discover: where seals and sea lions live; how they swim and dive in water; how they hunt and what they eat; and dangers to seals and sea lions.
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  • The Ocean Biome

    Kathryn Smithyman, Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2003)
    Full-color illustrations, dazzling photography, and easy-to-understand text explain the four zones of the marine biome, their plants and animals, coral reefs and estuaries, the importance of oceans to the Earth, and how they are in danger. Simultaneous.
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  • The Amazing Octopus

    Bobbie Kalman, Rebecca Sjonger

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2003)
    Explores how these tentacled animals move through water, how they hunt, how they use camouflage and other protection defenses, and why octopuses are important in oceans around the world.
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  • Spectacular Sharks

    Bobbie Kalman

    Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2003)
    From whale sharks to agile blue sharks, this work gives children insight into the behaviour, habitats, and physiology of these prehistoric fish. It also serves to dispel many shark myths. It explains: shark bodies and senses; different shark species; how sharks hunt and what they eat; and more. It is intended for ages 7-14.
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