These cetaceans are known for their complex, haunting songs, their acrobatic leaps out of the water, and their massive size. Young readers will love soaking up information on these beautiful creatures and avidly tracing the whales' annual journey.

Some animals in the ocean are large, like the leatherback sea turtle. Some are tiny, like the leafy sea dragon. But all those featured in this book are champions of something! The great white shark is crowned the "champion of chomping," and the amazing giant Pacific octopus is the "champion of challenges." How did they earn these nicknames? That's what readers find out in this engaging, fact-filled book! Full-color photographs of these ocean animals...

Long ago, sailors told tales about terrible monsters that lurked in the sea. Many of their stories may have been based on amazing-but real-sea creatures. Giant squid catch their food with tentacles and fight huge sperm whales. Manatees breathe air and must eat 100 pounds of food every day. Fifty-foot long oarfish have silvery, snakelike bodies. What monsters could they have inspired? Find out more about these real-life sea monsters and the scary stories...

A set of stripes and an insatiable appetite link the tiger shark to its earthbound namesake. The voracious fish will eat just about anything from sea turtles to trashed tires. Its unrestrained appetite puts it among the top three most dangerous sharks. Get up close and personal with one of the ocean's most fearsome predators in this exciting book for growing readers.

Manatees are often called "sea cows," but that name doesn't do them justice, even though they may weigh as much as a full-grown cow. These enormous ocean animals can cruise along underwater at as fast as 15 miles per hour. They have strong tales that propel them gracefully through the water. Beginning readers learn about where manatees live, what they eat, how they move, and much more, all while enjoying beautiful photographs of manatees with each...

There are several different types of creatures that live in the sea, including crustaceans. These amazing animals include crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. Through age-appropriate and accessible main text, readers learn about different crustacean habitats, how they reproduce, their eating habits, and life cycles. Animal lovers are presented with engaging facts that expand their knowledge of this fun biology topic. A detailed glossary, informational graphic...

The great white shark is one of the greatest predators of the ocean. Dive in to learn about these fierce fish. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with thrilling shark content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!

Did you know that there is a seal bigger than a car? The elephant seal is the biggest kind of seal. This book teaches beginning readers about the many kinds of seals and how they live in water and on land.

Dolphins live in groups called pods. A pod is made up of two or more dolphins. Find out more in Dolphins, one of the titles in the Creatures of the Sea series.

The oceans and seas of Earth are home to many amazing creatures. This book brings readers face to face with some amazing marine creatures from coral to seahorses to the blue whale. Readers will learn about problems facing marine life, especially plastic pollution. An activity at the end of the book challenges readers to use recycled materials for an educational cause. Photographs of wildlife and stunning seascapes will bring this important topic to...