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Books in The Living Oceans 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Tropical Oceans

    Kelley Macaulay, Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Nov. 1, 2005)
    Examines the diverse lifeforms that thrive near the equator in warm Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian ocean waters, and discusses ecosystem threats including hurricanes, tsunamis, and overfishing.
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  • Polar Oceans

    Bobbie Kalman, Molly Aloian

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2003)
    Explains the differences between Arctic and Antarctic waters, how they connect to other seas, how creatures adapt, food chains and webs, permanent ice, and the global consequences of environmental changes. Simultaneous.
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  • The Ocean Biome

    Kathryn Smithyman, Bobbie Kalman

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback, March 1, 2003)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Examines the four zones of the marine biome, their plants and animals, coral reefs and estuaries, the importance of the oceans to the Earth, and how they are in danger.
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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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  • Polar Oceans

    B. Kalman

    School & Library Binding (San Val, March 16, 2003)
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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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