Ocean Life ![]() Seashore Life ![]() Secrets of the Deep ![]() Dive: My Adventures in the Deep Frontier ![]() Ultimate Field Trip 3: Wading into Marine Biology ![]() Imagine going on a week-long exploration of the Bay of Fundy, off the coast of Maine, to play with the puffins, sun with the seals, and get an up close look at what life is like underwater. One group of middle-school kids actually made the journey — and this book allows you to join their field trip, without getting slimed by seaweed! A fascinating firsthand account of the science of marine biology, this photographic expedition sheds new light on the amazing hidden world under the water. Come along for seven days of sailing, sea creatures, and science that you'll never forget. The Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss ![]() Combining the latest scientific discoveries with astonishing color imagery, The Deep takes readers on a voyage into the darkest realms of the ocean. Revealing nature’s oddest and most mesmerizing creatures in crystalline detail, The Deep features more than two hundred color photographs of terrifying sea monsters, living fossils, and ethereal bioluminescent creatures, some photographed here for the very first time. Accompanying these breathtaking photographs are contributions from some of the world’s most respected researchers that examine the biology of deep-sea organisms, the ecology of deep-sea habitats, and the history of deep-sea exploration. An unforgettable visual and scientific tour of the teeming abyss, The Deep celebrates the incredible diversity of life on Earth and will captivate anyone intrigued by the unseen—and unimaginable—creatures of the deep sea. Watching Whales ![]() Hermit Crabs ![]() Essentials of Oceanography ![]() The Illustrated World of Oceans ![]() Sea World Adventure Parks ![]() National Seashores ![]() Whales: The Gentle Giants ![]() The Magic School Bus: The Wild Whale Watch ![]() Oceans ![]() Horrible Geography: Odious Oceans ![]() First Encyclopedia of Seas and Oceans ![]() Habitats and Ecosystems Oceans, Lakes and Rivers Global Warming Pollution Geography and Map Skills Fish and Marine Life Where the Waves Break: Life at the Edge of the Sea ![]() Whales & Dolphins ![]() Coral Reefs ![]() Seas and Oceans ![]() — Full color diagrams, illustrations and photographs — Hands-on activities for real science experience Pond & River ![]() Here is an original and exciting new look at the fascinating natural world of ponds and rivers. Stunning real-life photographs of fish, water beetles, frogs, underwater weeds and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of plants and animals that live in and around freshwater habitats. See how a trout develops from its egg, how a dragonfly nymph changes into a dragonfly, what plants look like under the water, and how waterbirds camouflage themselves. Learn how a dragonfly nymph catches its food, why a caddis fly makes a case from sticks and shells, why kingfisher eggs have no camouflage markings. Discover how to distinguish the difference between toad spawn and frog spawn, how underwater nests are made, how a salmon climbs a weir, which insect can walk on water, and much, much more. |