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Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Description
"Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny rock pool near the sea. Today they're going for a dip in the big ocean. 'This is going to be so great,' says Little Crab, splish-splashing and squelch-squelching along, all the way to the very edge. Then comes a first glance down at the waves. WHOOSH! Maybe it's better if they don't go in? With vivid colors, bold shapes, and his trademark visual humor, Chris Haughton shows that sometimes a gentle 'don't...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"With a class of students about to graduate, the Summer Sun Celebration just around the corner, and a brand-new princess of friendship in her realm, Princess Celestia is more than just a little overwhelmed. Her sister, Luna, suggests she enlist a guest professor to help out during the last few weeks of the academic year, and Duchess Diamond Waves from the land of Monacolt is more than happy to help. Things look great at first, but Celestia soon notices...
Author
Publisher
Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Cassi watches a little swift dive and swoop in the still air...Then a small breeze stirs the leaves in the trees, and as the wind grows bolder, a whiff of danger sends small creatures running for cover. Across the ocean, the wind awakes with a fury, whipping the waves and cresting each one with wild white horses. And further on, around the still eye of a hurricane, clouds are carved into a great spiral"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Bear Claw, Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Octopuses can mimic other underwater animals, make tools below the waves, and . . . sneak out of almost anywhere. When an injured octopus was brought to the National Aquarium of New Zealand, the clever creature soon became a crowd favorite. That is, until Inky the octopus made his great escape back to the ocean. Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these cunning creatures...
Author
Series
Publisher
Tundra Books
Language
English
Description
As a boy, Marconi loved science and invention. Born in 1874 in Bologna, Italy, to a wealthy family, Marconi grew up surrounded by books in his father's library. He was fascinated with radio waves and learned Morse code, the language of the telegraph. A retired telegraph operator taught him how to tap messages on the telegraph machine. At the age of twenty, Marconi realized that no one had invented a wireless telegraph. Determined to find a way to...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
A brief introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of various marine mammals, particularly whales and dolphins. Plunge into the ocean and meet these mysterious sea creatures. From blue whales and belugas to diving dolphins, travel through the waves to discover a breathtaking underwater kingdom. Packed with facts, accessible text, and dramatic, atmospheric photography, Eye Wonders are the perfect educational start for young children....
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Pico does not believe the old stories that say the moai, the stone statues of his village, come alive and protect the people in time of trouble, until a great wave comes and he is in grave danger. Includes facts about tsunamis, Easter Island, and the effects of deforestation.
Author
Series
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Twins Becky and Alex can't wait to go on vacation to the ocean - especially as they're taking their loveable puppy, Cooper, with them. Cooper loves running along the beach, playing in the waves and digging in the sand. All these new things are even more fun than chasing squirrels! And Becky and Alex are looking forward to taking him out on their own for the first time ever. But their walk along the cliffs turns out to be even more of an adventure...
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