Mary M Cerullo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Lava shoots in the air, then bubbles down mountains, flattening, burning, and boiling everything in its path. The destructive forces of volcanoes are terrifying and well-known. But what about their other forces? Volcanoes can spur new growth of plants and trees. In the water, they create an environment where coral reefs and sea life can thrive. In fact, the meeting of volcanic fire and ocean water gave way to life on Earth. Award-winning children's...
Author
Publisher
Cobblehill Books
Pub. Date
1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, feeding and mating habits, and defense mechanisms of octopuses, and gives information about other cephalopods, including the squid, the cuttlefish, and the chambered nautilus.
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Language
English
Description
This tell all from world famous underwater photographer Jeff Rotman takes you closer than you've ever been to dozens of shark species. A 40 year diving veteran and shark expert, Rotman dives the world’s oceans seeking the most elusive sharks. He shares new and surprising facts about sharks and other creatures, and reveals the wonders and dangers of being a shark diver which involves making himself into shark bait! With its unique approach to an...
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Series
Language
English
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Sharks don't deserve the bad press they get, according to diver and photographer Jeff Rotman. Dive with him to the ocean floor to see the sharks and other creatures he calls living sculptures, from stingrays to the unusual wobbegong shark and other fascinating species. Look beyond the headlines and get to know the real story of sharks, their surprising beauty, and the important roles they play in their underwater world.
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Language
English
Description
Journey across the Pacific Ocean and investigate the mystery connecting three different animals from the California Current to the polar waters west of the Antarctic Peninsula. Become an ocean detective and discover the connection between a seabird, a whale, and a penguin; and maybe you'll uncover the sea secret that links them all. This book invites young readers to explore ocean ecosystems and their food webs. Field sketches, watercolors, and photographs...
Author
Publisher
Dutton's Children's Books
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information on the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, various species, and life cycle of sea turtles, along with a discussion of their endangered status and the efforts being made to study and conserve them.