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A new creature is added to the deep-sea tank, but what will they call this flapjack octopus? Includes an author's note on Adorabilis and its name.

The heartbreaking and true story of a lonely orca named Luna who befriended humans in Nootka Sound, off the coast of Vancouver Island by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm. One summer in Nootka Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, a young killer whale called Luna got separated from his pod. Like humans, orcas are highly social and depend on their families, but Luna found himself desperately alone. So, he tried to make contact...

Octopuses are smart. They can change color and trick their predators. Dive in to learn more about amazing octopuses! This title focuses on decoding and includes color photographs, a picture glossary, and websites.

Updated for 2020. Explore how octopuses live, grow, and survive in the ocean.

What is a baby sea horse called? Early readers answer this question and learn about the many unique characteristics of sea horses. This book includes color photographs, a picture glossary, and websites.

"A kindergarten-level introduction to sharks, covering their growth process, behaviors, the oceans they call home, and such defining physical features as their teeth"--Provided by publisher.

Visiting an aquarium is fun. There are many fish, sharks, birds, penguins, sea otters, and other creatures to see. Dive into learning subtraction as you read about the many animals at the aquarium! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning subtraction easy and fun....

Dolphins make clicking sounds and listen for echoes to catch food. Echoes help dolphins locate fish. Learn all about dolphin communication and how dolphins prosper underwater!

Did you know that there is a fish with the head of a horse? This book introduces children to sea horses-how they look, use a snout to eat, hide on the ocean floor, and have babies.

The sea anemone and the clown fish are ocean friends. They live together and care for each other. Children will discover what a clown fish is and its special relationship with the sea anemone.