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Books in Smithsonian oceanic collection series

  • Otter on his Own: The Story of the Sea Otter - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Doe Boyle, Robert Lawson

    Hardcover (Soundprint, March 15, 1995)
    Sea Otter Pup's mother teaches him to dive and hunt. When the pup follows his mother into the open sea, more than just excitement awaits them as a great white shark is lurking near. Will they escape the attack? Find out as this thrilling adventure unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Otter on his Own is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches
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  • Sea Turtle Journey - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Lorraine A. Jay, Katie Lee

    Hardcover (Soundprint, June 9, 2011)
    Loggerhead ventures into the ocean as a little hatchling. Avoiding the many dangers of the sea, Loggerhead grows into a young adult. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Sea Turtle Journey is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.<br.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches
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  • Otter on his Own: The Story of the Sea Otter - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Doe Boyle, Robert Lawson

    Paperback (Soundprints Corp Audio, June 9, 2011)
    Sea Otter Pup's mother teaches him to dive and hunt. When the pup follows his mother into the open sea, more than just excitement awaits them as a great white shark is lurking near. Will they escape the attack? Find out as this thrilling adventure unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Otter on his Own is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
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  • Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Janet Halfmann, Steven James Petruccio

    Hardcover (Soundprint, Nov. 1, 2008)
    Narwhal stays close to land as he swims through the Arctic bay. Even with the protection of his long horn, he is not safe from predators. Will Narwhal escape from a pod of killer whales, polar bears and dangerous ice drifts on his journey to his winter home in the sea? Children can find out as this thrilling adventure unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Narhwal: Unicorn of the Sea is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches
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  • Seal Pup Grows Up: The Story of a Harbor Seal - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Lisa Bonforte

    Hardcover (Soundprints, Sept. 15, 1994)
    Seal Pup and his mother play catch with a piece of kelp. But when mother seal leaves to join the adult herd in the sea, Seal Pup must learn to live on his own. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Seal Pup Grows Up is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches
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  • Sea Turtle Journey - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Lorraine A. Jay, Katie Lee

    Hardcover (Soundprint, Sept. 15, 1995)
    Loggerhead ventures into the ocean as a little hatchling. Avoiding the many dangers of the sea, Loggerhead grows into a young adult. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Sea Turtle Journey is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches
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  • Dolphin's First Day: The Story of a Bottlenose Dolphin

    Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Steven James Petruccio

    Hardcover (Soundprints, April 1, 2009)
    Little Dolphin learns to speak, hunt mullet and frolic with seaweed, but can this bottlenose baby fend off a shark attack? Children can find out as this thrilling story unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Dolphin's First Day is a fun and informative story with detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches
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  • Hermit Crab's Home: Safe in a Shell

    Janet Halfmann, Bob Dacey, Debra Bandelin

    Paperback (Soundprints, Oct. 15, 2007)
    Children follow Hermit Crab as she searches for a new shell. The shells she finds are either too big or already occupied. Without a shell, Hermit Crab has no protection. Will she be able to find a new home? Find out as this fun adventure unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Hermit Crab's Home: Safe in a Shell is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. This book includes an easy-to-download audiobook with realistic sound effects for added fun. Other titles in this series include "Dolphin's First Day", "Lobster's Secret", "Otter on his Own", "Swordfish Returns", and many more fun and educational Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Books!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Audiobook CD with sound effects- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
  • Beluga Passage - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Linda Lingemann, Jon Weiman

    Hardcover (Soundprint, Sept. 15, 1996)
    Beluga Calf and her pod encounter frightening polar bears, sea lions, and orcas on their hunt for food. Will Beluga Calf and her pod survive the many dangers of the ocean? Children can find out as this thrilling adventure unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Beluga Passage is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches
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  • Wings in the Water: The Story of a Manta Ray

    Hope Irvin Marston, Steven James Petruccio

    Hardcover (Soundprint, April 12, 1998)
    As Manta Ray glides through the warm waters of the Philippine Sea, her splendid day is threatened by a fisherman who mistakes her for a shark. Will Manta Ray escape trouble? Find out as this exciting story unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Wings in the Water is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches
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  • Orca Song

    Michael Armour, Katie Lee

    Paperback (Soundprints Corp Audio, June 9, 2011)
    An unskilled Orca Pup gets caught in an abandoned net. Trapped and alone, will he ever hear the songs of his orca family? Find out as this exciting adventure unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Orca Song is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
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  • Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book

    Janet Halfmann, Steven James Petruccio

    Paperback (Soundprint, Nov. 1, 2008)
    Narwhal stays close to land as he swims through the Arctic bay. Even with the protection of his long horn, he is not safe from predators. Will Narwhal escape from a pod of killer whales, polar bears and dangerous ice drifts on his journey to his winter home in the sea? Children can find out as this thrilling adventure unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Narhwal: Unicorn of the Sea is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages: 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
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