Central Skagit Library District

Anna loved all creatures of the sea. Her mother decided to take her to the local aquarium so she could see exotic ones up close. Anna talked about the aquarium on the entire trip back home. Her father had a surprise for her when she arrived.

Earth's waters are brimming with curious creatures! This playful book focuses on the world of fish – and readers will be surprised how diverse these fish can be! Captivating photographs of leafy sea dragons, elegant eagle rays, foreboding sharks, and other strange fish create an immersive reading experience. Fact boxes allow readers to interact with fun facts and cool questions. They'll learn about animal classification, habitats, diets, and other...

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about hermit crabs as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

"Set in the ocean off Japan, this retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears stars Kiniro, a mermaid, who finds a baby octopus's breakfast, chair, and bed just right"--

"Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest, and all the fascinating creatures living just a paddle's length away-both over and under the waves"--

In Walruses, young readers will learn about the behaviors of walruses. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they discover how walruses fight with their tusks. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a walrus, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about walruses online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites....

In Whales, early readers will learn about the behaviors of whales under the sea. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover how different types of whales find food. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a whale, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about whales online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

In this book, readers will be introduced to the exciting world of orcas. Learn how these majestic mammals see, communicate, and hunt, and how they use camouflage to survive in the wild.

Do You Know... - Some leeches can survive for 2 years without food. - Certain species feed on dead animals. - Some leeches can reach 45 cm (18 in) in length. - Doctors use leeches when performing finger, toe and ear grafts. Find out all sorts of interesting things about leeches and have a chuckle along the way.

Humpback whales are some of the largest animals in the sea. They're also known to migrate an amazing distance each year-up to 3,000 miles! In this book, readers will learn fascinating facts about humpback whales. Readers will also follow the humpback whale on its migration, learning where, how, and why it moves from place to place. Brilliant photographs will bring these marine giants to life for readers. Accessible text will give them a deep understanding...