Books in Ocean Life Up Close: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3 series

Nearly as large as a school bus, humpback whales are a sight to see! Near the surface, these giants will come up to breathe from their blowholes. They migrate to find food and may hunt in groups. Since these whales do not have teeth, they happily gulp prey with their enormous mouths. Deep below the surface, males sing songs. Get in tune with humpback whales and pick up this book for young learners.

Clinging below the ocean's surface are small creatures with horse heads and monkey tails. Sea horses may have parts that look like other animals, but they are their own unique specimen. In fact, sea horses are so extraordinary that the males give birth! Although sea horses are extremely slow swimmers, they will quickly enter the hearts and minds of curious, young readers!

Shaped like torpedoes, Great white sharks can launch out of the water to catch prey. Named after their white bellies, these sharks easily blend in with the sun when seen from below. In addition to their coloring, these sharks have serrated teeth for tearing. They are made to hunt! In this exciting title, learn more about great white sharks and why they are one of the top predators in the ocean.

Sea otters have the thickest fur of any mammal in the world! It is so thick and compact that their skin never gets wet. Dense fur is essential for sea otters as they swim through frigid waters. This childrens title tells how the smallest ocean mammal survives at sea. Visuals of related animals teach about animal group classification. Zoomed-in photo bubbles with labels identify key body parts up close. Species spotlights offer range maps and conservation status bars. Size comparison diagrams use scale and comparison to show size. Prey and predator boxes provide specific food chain information. Speed meters show how slow or fast an ocean animal moves. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.

Just because they live in water doesnt mean sea creatures dont need a good cleaning. Luckily, the angelfish is perfect for the job! These helpful fish rid their neighbors of pesky parasites. Its like a swim-by cleaning service! Young readers will marvel over this colorful title about angelfish. Visuals of related animals teach about animal group classification. Zoomed-in photo bubbles with labels identify key body parts up close. Species spotlights offer range maps and conservation status bars. Size comparison diagrams use scale and comparison to show size. Prey and predator boxes provide specific food chain information. Speed meters show how slow or fast an ocean animal moves. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.

Clownfish have mastered the art of friendship. These striped fish form a special bond with sea anemones. They help each other survive. Clownfish enjoy the sea anemone's protection and leftover food. In return, they will chase away animals or eat pests that harm sea anemones. In this fascinating title, young readers will learn all about clownfish, from their coloring to their home range and more.