Central Skagit Library District

"An invaluable companion to any child spending a seashore holiday." — New York Herald Tribune
Familiar burgess characters Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore every nook and cranny of the shoreline and learn first hand about the habits and habitats of spider crabs, sea cucumbers, sand eels, and that strangest of little fishes — the sea horse.
Veteran storyteller and nature lover Thornton W. Burgess provides...

Keep your hands to yourself! That's what the bright blue rings on this tiny terror say. These small octopuses prefer to hide in equally small corners or crevices in their ocean home, but if they're caught outside, they'll bite-and that bite is more deadly than that of almost any other creature on Earth. In this volume, full-color photos show these creatures' distinct and bright coloring, and detailed text explains more about how such a small creature...

Last time on Underwater World with Bob Jellyfish... "SHARK ATE ME! Now get me OUT, Shark!" "That's strange! I can hear Bob, but I can't see Bob!" This hilarious follow-up to Misunderstood Shark by New York Times bestselling duo Ame Dyckman and Scott Magoon tackles what it really means to be a good friend. Bob is already irate that Shark has eaten him, but when Shark doesn't admit to eating him, Bob is so mad he declares that the ocean isn't big...

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Marine mammals are some of the most amazing animals on earth. This full-color, magnificently illustrated guide gives information on: -Natural history and evolution of these fascinating creatures -Distribution and migratory patterns Concisely written and easy-to-understand, Whales, Dolphins, and Other Marine Mammals is a must-have guide for nature buffs and animal lovers of all ages.

Octopuses have eight tentacles lined with suction cups. Their skin can change color, and they shoot black ink at their enemies. Find out more facts about these amazing sea creatures.

In this memorable first book, Behind the Dolphin Smile, Richard O'Barry told the inspiring story of his personal transformation from world-famous dolphin trainer (Flipper was his pupil) to dolphin liberator. Now, in To Free a Dolphin, he passionately recounts the dramatic story of his heart-breaking campaign to release captive dolphins back into the wild. With wit and insight, he chronicles the extreme opposition he has faced from bureaucrats, major...

Bernard the Wolf needs your help! He wears glasses, but still can't see very well. Help him find his friend, a little red crab, as she plays hide-and-seek deep down in the ocean to sharpen Bernard's vision. Also included are fun, additional activities for every visual puzzle to develop your own observation skills, from finding the odd one out in the group to spotting who is in love. With stunning illustrations and colorful pages that explore the beauty...

A gripping series about saving Earth's most endangered creatures-- and fighting for survival! Sink or swim! Twelve-year-old Adrianna Villalobos and her older brother Feye travel the globe with their parents, the hosts of a suspenseful nature show called "Wild Survival!" The show features daring animal rescues and the work the family does at their animal sanctuary. This time the family is off to Sri Lanka. They've heard a rumor that an extremely...

These 12 fin-tastic true tales about sharks are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making them perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime. Kids come face to face with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks and more as each 5-minute story takes them into the wild world of these incredible creatures. Join National Geographic underwater photographer Brian Skerry as he meets sharks with surprising personalities, and...