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1) Inky the Octopus: Bound for Glory

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Journey along with Inky the octopus as he makes a daring escape from his aquarium to the open sea—based on a real-life aquatic adventure! Published in partnership with the National Aquarium of New Zealand.

Follow Inky the octopus as he escapes from his tank at the National Aquarium of New Zealand to the open ocean! Based on a true story, this ocean picture book for children ages 4-7 chronicles the adventure that the real-life

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2) Five Flying Penguins

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McGrath, Barbara Barbieri

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Five little penguins are content in the cold—until they spot a menacing mammal!

With a rhyming narrative that counts to five, adorable penguins are soaring—or flying—through the sea, trying to elude a lurking creature. But as young readers of this charming tale will discover, a friendly seal is only looking to play a game of tag.

3) Great White Sharks

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London, Martha

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This series introduces readers to some of the most exceptional creatures of the animal kingdom. Includes fun facts and what makes them unique and interesting from other animals. Features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

4) The Fauna of the Deep Sea

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Hickson, Sydney J

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"Our knowledge of the natural history of the deep seas may be said to have commenced not more than fifty years ago. There are, it is true, a few fragments of evidence of a fauna existing in depths of more than a hundred fathoms to be found in the writings of the earlier navigators, but the methods of deep-sea investigation were so imperfect in those days that naturalists were disposed to believe that in the abysses of the great oceans life was practically...

5) The thing about jellyfish

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Benjamin, Ali

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Twelve-year-old Suzy Swanson wades through her intense grief over the loss of her best friend by investigating the rare jellyfish she is convinced was responsible for her friend's death.

6) The scarecrow of Oz

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Baum, L. Frank

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The adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill take them to Oz where they help solve the problem of Pom, whose truelove's heart has been turned to ice by witches.

7) The Story of a China Cat

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Hope, Laura Lee

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The Story of a China Cat is a children's book by Laura Lee Hope, published in 1920. The story is about a China cat named Minerva who lives in the house of two little girls named Gwendolyn and Cecily. Minerva is a very delicate cat who spends most of her time on the mantelpiece. One day, while the girls are away, a new dog named Rover comes to live in the house. Rover is a playful and energetic dog who accidentally knocks Minerva off the mantelpiece,...

8) The music of dolphins

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Hesse, Karen

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Using sophisticated computer technology, a fifteen-year-old girl who has been raised by dolphins, records her thoughts about her reintroduction to the human world.

9) Song for a whale

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Kelly, Lynne

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"From fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. But she's the only deaf person in her school, so people often treat her like she's not very smart. If you've ever felt like no one was listening to you, then you know how hard that can be. When she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, Iris understands how he must feel. Then she has an idea: she should invent a way...

10) Dolphins

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Meister, Cari

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In Dolphins, beginning readers will learn about the behaviors of dolphins under the sea. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the different methods dolphins use to find food. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a dolphin, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about dolphins online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...

11) Ocean animals from head to tail

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Roderick, Stacey

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A hammer-shaped head? Multicolored tentacles? A spiral tail? Ocean animals have some spectacularly strange parts! Guess which ocean dweller each colorful close-up belongs to, then turn the page for the answer and some fascinating facts about that animal.

12) Whale vs. giant squid

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Pallotta, Jerry

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Find out what would happen if a whale and a giant squid got in a fight and who would win. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Beginning Readers is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

13) Mako shark

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Boothroyd, Jennifer

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"A speedy hunter quietly swims below a group of fish, then jumps up and takes a bite. The mako shark is one of the fastest swimmers in the ocean. It chases other fish for miles until it can attack them with its sharp, pointy teeth. Dive in to learn more about the life of mako sharks and why humans are a threat to this incredible fish. It's time to get shark shocked!"--

14) Walrus in the bathtub

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Underwood, Deborah

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"When a family finds a walrus in the bathtub of their new house, it's the worst thing ever--or is it?"--

15) Crab cake: turning the tide together

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"Under the sea, a crab follows its heart and its calling, bringing everyone together in the wake of a disaster"--

16) At the ocean: [with foldout flaps]

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Black, Sonia

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"A wonderful introduction to natural science--with foldout pages to 'look-and-learn' about all sorts of marine animals and plant life."

17) Ocean: a visual miscellany

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Henriques, Ricardo

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"Half of our planet is covered by the ocean, yet we've only explored 5 percent of this vast underwater realm. Originally published in Portugal, and awarded a highly coveted BolognaRagazzi Mention by the Bologna Book Fair, this visually compelling miscellany offers readers a tsunami of aquatic facts. Which ocean is the largest? Who was the first explorer to sail around the world? Is the ocean truly blue? Beautifully designed and rich with information,...

18) Clark the shark and the school sing

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Hale, Bruce

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"Clark the Shark is excited about the School Sing! He can't wait to sing. La-la-laaa! But when Mrs. Inkydink asks the class to sing and dance at the same time, Clark discovers that doing two things at once can be really challenging!"--

19) Hammerhead shark

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London, Martha

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"A hammerhead shark puts on a burst of speed, crushes its target beneath its wide, flat head, and gulps down a whole chunk of prey-without even chewing first. The hammerhead shark may have a unique head shape, but this tool is full of surprises that make it a fierce hunter. Dive under the waves to see the hammerheads incredible senses at work, follow along with its migration, learn how it has young, and more. It's time to get shark shocked!"--

20) Great white shark

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Rose, Rachel

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"A huge fish opens its powerful jaw, revealing rows and rows of sharp teeth. The great white shark uses these teeth to rip apart sea lions and other prey. Dive deep into the ocean to follow the great white as it hunts for food and migrates thousands of miles. Learn about where the great white shark lives and why humans are a threat to this incredible fish. It's time to get shark shocked!"--

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1) Inky the Octopus: Bound for Glory

2) Five Flying Penguins

3) Great White Sharks

4) The Fauna of the Deep Sea

5) The thing about jellyfish

6) The scarecrow of Oz

7) The Story of a China Cat

8) The music of dolphins

9) Song for a whale

10) Dolphins

11) Ocean animals from head to tail

12) Whale vs. giant squid

13) Mako shark

14) Walrus in the bathtub

15) Crab cake: turning the tide together

16) At the ocean: [with foldout flaps]

17) Ocean: a visual miscellany

18) Clark the shark and the school sing

19) Hammerhead shark

20) Great white shark

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