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Obstacle Challenge (Jake Maddox Adventure)
by Jake MaddoxTanisha Carter can't believe her luck when she finds out her favorite extreme obstacle course challenge is coming to her town. She needs a partner to compete, so her video game pal, Derek, agrees to team up with her. Derek is big for his age, but strong, and Tanisha is sure their combination of speed and strength will make for a winning team. But when training reveals Tanisha's fear of heights, the pair realizes they have more than one obstacle to overcome in this extreme challenge.
Ocean (DK Eyewitness)
by DKImmense shoals of barracuda, forests of giant kelp, and the world&’s largest volcano – these are just a few of the majestic sights in the world&’s oceans.Our seas are by far the largest habitat on Earth and are home to an astonishing 90 percent of the world&’s biodiversity. Life itself began in the oceans and has proliferated to include innumerable numbers of marine species, from single-celled archaea to giant manta rays, sea turtles, and blue whales.Ocean is your guide to this most mysterious part of the natural world. It explores the geography of the oceans, which includes volcanoes forming a "Ring of Fire", trenches 10 km (6 miles) deep, hydrothermal vents, ice shelves, and hundreds of sea mountains and even waterfalls. This stunning and comprehensive book unveils how the underwater world operates: its tidal rhythms, currents, tsunamis, and typhoons. It also showcases some of the most beautiful and diverse marine flora, including seaweeds such as limey petticoats, giant kelp, and oyster thief, as well as coastal fish and marine creatures such as the lanternfish, adapted to live in the remotest part of the ocean&’s depths.Ocean captures the beauty and scientific complexity of this vital habitat and at a time when global warming poses a real threat, it is essential reading for everyone interested in marine conservation.
Ocean Activities for Kids: 20 Hands-On Projects to Explore the Sea (Science Scouts)
by Laura PetrusicInspire kids to explore like a scientist with an illustrated ocean activity guide for ages 8 to 12.Calling all ocean lovers: Are you ready to think like a scientist and adventure like an explorer? This fun and interactive guide shows you how to discover the seas with an active mind for learning. Travel down into the depths with 20 lessons and 20 activities that show you how different parts of the ocean work together, and explore all the unbelievable things the ocean does, such as moving with the moon, changing the shape of shorelines, and providing a home to millions of amazing creatures!Explore and play—See ocean science in action with fun experiments such as creating a tide pool, dissolving the earth's crust, simulating how jellyfish release their venom, and so much more.The 5 Science Scout skills—Practice the key skills that scientists and explorers use to discover the world as you Observe, Ask, Imagine, Test, and Reflect.Start an ocean journal—Use the journal pages and writing prompts to record your ideas and observations as you try the experiments—or create some marine memories if you visit the ocean yourself!Introduce curious kids to marine science and exploration with Ocean Activities for Kids—part of the Science Scouts series!
Ocean Animals (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level B)
by Josephine SelwynPart of the Learn-Abouts guided reading program, this beginning reader introduces a nonfiction topic, with the use of a picture dictionary.
Ocean Animals and Their Ecosystems: A Nature Reference Book for Kids
by Erica ColónMeet marine animals and their ecosystems—a book of ocean exploration for kids 8 to 12The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface—and it's swimming with wild and beautiful marine animals. Packed with beautiful photos and interesting facts, this guide goes beyond other nature books for kids, taking you under the sea and into the homes of incredible ocean dwellers.This guide takes you into vibrant coral reefs, jagged coastlines, and icy polar regions. You'll explore how each ecosystem has changed, discover amazing ocean animals through exciting photos, and learn how a rich biodiversity contributes to a healthy ecosystem.This standout among nature books for kids includes:Packed with ocean animals—From powerful sharks to smart octopuses to fascinating deep sea creatures, swim with ocean animals and get to know them through fun facts, such as their diet, lifespan, and weight.Into the deep—Dive deeper than other nature books for kids with in-depth looks at the world's oceans, their ecosystems, and their habitats.Stunning photographs—Vivid, big, colorful photographs not found in other nature books for kids give you an up-close look at these wonderful marine animals and their environment.If you're looking for nature books for kids but aren't sure where to start, this guide will let you swim with and save our marine friends!
Ocean Animals for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Whales, Sharks, and Other Marine Life (Junior Scientists)
by Bethanie Hestermann Josh HestermannExplore the big world under the waves with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9 The oceans are full of creatures that are beautiful and strange. Whether you're a fan of sharks, snakes, penguins, or polar bears, Ocean Animals for Kids is full of fascinating critters to meet! Get ready to learn all about the mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and invertebrates that call the ocean home.Dive deeper than other ocean books for kids with:Animal profiles—Take a look at dozens of marine species, from sea spiders to sponges, and find out where they live, what they eat, and more!An intro to marine science—This standout among ocean books for kids investigates currents, tides, climate, and what's hiding in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean.Fun facts—Jump into the best in ocean books for kids and find out which sea-dwellers can open jars, who has pink poop, and what happens when marine iguanas sneeze!See what's happening underwater with this exciting entry into ocean books for kids.
Ocean Emporium: A Compilation of Creatures
by Susie BrooksA treasure trove of extraordinary ocean animals.Beneath the ocean waves lies a web of life that ties together creatures great and small. Fan favorites like hermit crabs and great white sharks share space with mysterious bottom-dwellers like mimic octopuses and giant sea spiders in this gorgeous exploration of the sea. Dive in and encounter some of the earth's most remarkable animals in this gloriously illustrated compendium. A perfect gift for all nature lovers.
Ocean Fairies #1: Ally the Dolphin Fairy (Ocean Fairies #1)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy -- until their magic goes missing! This is our eleventh group of Rainbow Magic fairies. The Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy! But when the goblins shatter their enchanted conch shell, seven magical sea creatures leave to search for the pieces. The Ocean Fairies must find the shells . . . and their animal friends! Ally's dolphin friend, Echo, is guarding a shell near the aquarium. Can Rachel and Kirsty help track him down? Find the missing creature in each book and help save the ocean magic!
Ocean Fairies #2: Amelie the Seal Fairy (Ocean Fairies #2)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy -- until their magic goes missing! This is our eleventh group of Rainbow Magic fairies. The Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy! But when the goblins shatter their enchanted conch shell, seven magical sea creatures leave to search for the pieces. The Ocean Fairies must find the shells . . . and their animal friends! Silky the seal discovered a piece of the shell near the beach! Now Amelie the Seal Fairy just has to find Silky. But will the goblins get in the way? Find the missing creature in each book and help save the ocean magic!
Ocean Fairies #3: Pia the Penguin Fairy (Ocean Fairies #3)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy -- until their magic goes missing! This is our eleventh group of Rainbow Magic fairies. The Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy! But when the goblins shatter their enchanted conch shell, seven magical sea creatures leave to search for the pieces. The Ocean Fairies must find the shells . . . and their animal friends! Rachel and Kirsty are off to the South Pole! Pia the Penguin Fairy's penguin, Scamp, is somewhere in the chilly waters --- but where? Find the missing creature in each book and help save the ocean magic!
Ocean Fairies #4: Tess the Sea Turtle Fairy (Ocean Fairies #4)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy -- until their magic goes missing! This is our eleventh group of Rainbow Magic fairies. The Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy! But when the goblins shatter their enchanted conch shell, seven magical sea creatures leave to search for the pieces. The Ocean Fairies must find the shells . . . and their animal friends! Tess the Sea Turtle Fairy needs to track down her turtle friend --- and her magic. If Rachel and Kirsty can't help, some confused baby turtles won't find their way to the ocean! Find the missing creature in each book and help save the ocean magic!
Ocean Fairies #5: Stephanie the Starfish Fairy (Ocean Fairies #5)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy -- until their magic goes missing! This is our eleventh group of Rainbow Magic fairies. The Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy! But when the goblins shatter their enchanted conch shell, seven magical sea creatures leave to search for the pieces. The Ocean Fairies must find the shells . . . and their animal friends! Kirsty, Rachel, and Stephanie the Starfish Fairy need to find Spike the starfish. But before they do, Stephanie is trapped --- by the goblins! Can the girls help? Find the missing creature in each book and help save the ocean magic!
Ocean Fairies #6: Whitney the Whale Fairy (Ocean Fairies #6)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy -- until their magic goes missing! This is our eleventh group of Rainbow Magic fairies. The Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy! But when the goblins shatter their enchanted conch shell, seven magical sea creatures leave to search for the pieces. The Ocean Fairies must find the shells . . . and their animal friends! Rachel and Kirsty are on a whale watch! Can they spot Whitney's pet whale before it's too late? Find the missing creature in each book and help save the ocean magic!
Ocean Fairies #7: Courtney the Clownfish Fairy (Ocean Fairies #7)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy -- until their magic goes missing! This is our eleventh group of Rainbow Magic fairies. The Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy! But when the goblins shatter their enchanted conch shell, seven magical sea creatures leave to search for the pieces. The Ocean Fairies must find the shells . . . and their animal friends! Rachel and Kirsty need to find the final piece of the enchanted shell, but it won't be easy to outsmart Jack Frost. Luckily, they'll have help from Courtney the Clownfish Fairy! Find the missing creature in each book and help save the ocean magic!
Ocean Girl
by Peter HepworthSet in the near future, this story features an unusual girl named Neri who lives alone on an island, speaking only to her friend "Jali" or Charley, a humpback whale. Neri develops a friendship with the inhabitants of an underwater research facility called ORCA (Oceanic Research Centre of Australia), in particular the two Australian boys Jason and Brett, and eventually their marine-biologist mother Dianne Bates. Neri has super-human strength, super-human lung capacity, and most important for ORCA, the ability to talk to whales. A sinister plot unfolds when a rival research station captures the whale in a fenced bay, but Jason and Brett stage a daring rescue. This book is based on the first season of an Australian science fiction TV series.
Ocean Monsters (Penguin Young Readers, Level 4)
by Nick Confalone Chelsea ConfaloneDid you know that the giant squid can grow to over forty feet long? Or that the anglerfish dangles a glowing lure above its jaws like a fishing pole to attract its prey? Learn all about some of Earth's weirdest creatures: the giant squid, the gulper eel, the vampire squid, the ghost shark, and more!
Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)
by John Woodward DKFrom the shimmering surface to the darkest depths, this breathtaking visual encyclopedia presents our blue planet as never before. Stunning photography, accessible information, and fascinating facts are spilling over in this essential guide to the oceans. Take a dip in all the world&’s waters to experience their incredible diversity. Make a splash in the icy Arctic waters before warming up in the tropical Indian Ocean. Experience the super size of mighty whales compared to swarms of tiny krill. Cast your eyes to the skies to see circling sea birds before diving down to meet mysterious creatures of the deep. Awash with comprehensive information and fascinating detail, Ocean: A Children&’s Encyclopedia is the perfect choice for school projects, marine enthusiasts, and water babies everywhere.
Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)
by DKExplore the hidden depths of the ocean in this jam-packed visual encyclopedia for children.Explore our blue planet through amazing facts and colorful diagrams in this fully updated edition of the popular Ocean: A Children’s Encyclopedia.This encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 is full of beautiful pictures that bring the ocean to life and show its most amazing features. Each concept is broken down clearly, with colourful diagrams describing scientific processes, "wow" facts, and graphics to engage and educate curious kids.This ocean book for kids offers: All aspects of the ocean explained clearly with the help of diagrams, facts, data, and images.A refreshed and updated edition, including a new design and the latest facts and stats on the subject.An essential reference for children, covering a variety of topics like sea creatures, tsunamis, the seafloor, and much more.Brimming with detailed information, Ocean: A Children's Encyclopedia is the ideal choice for school projects, marine enthusiasts, and water babies everywhere.Take a dip in all the world's waters to experience their incredible diversity. Make a splash in the icy Arctic waters before warming up in the tropical Indian Ocean. Experience the super size of mighty whales compared to swarms of tiny krill. Cast your eyes to the skies to see circling sea birds before diving down to meet mysterious creatures of the deep.Explore the series!Globally, the Children’s Encyclopedia series has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. Uncover the marvels of our world with Science, explore planet Earth with Geography, discover our solar system and beyond with Space, understand anatomy with Human Body, and get to grips with world-famous sculptures with Art.
Ocean: Dive in and Discover the World Beneath the Waves (Earth's Incredible Habitats)
by Annie RothTake children on a grand tour of the marine world in this striking book all about oceans. From the deepest known sea trench on Earth to the underwater forests that make their home in the Pacific Ocean, discover 10 of the world’s most spectacular ocean habitats, and the animals and plants that live in them in this beautiful gift book for children.This fascinating book on oceans offers:The second in a series of 4 books that takes children on a grand tour around the different habitats of the world.Everything you could want to know about habitats; the animals and plants that live there, the geography of the area, and plenty of incredible factsA giftable book with foil on the cover and edges, plus beautiful illustrations and photographs on every page.The chapters in this exciting anthology cover four different types of ocean habitat: open oceans, coral reefs, underwater forests, and the deep sea, with a selection of both famous and lesser-known places explored. Every marine environment is examined in detail, with intriguing information about its geography, and flora and fauna alongside detailed photography and beautiful illustrations. Children can marvel at fire coral in the Red Sea, sea spiders that thrive in the ghostly quiet of the Southern Ocean, and sea anemones that can live forever. As well as the wonders of these places, the threats facing oceans and their species are also investigated.More in the seriesThe Habitats series takes children on a grand tour of the different natural environments of the world, exploring animals, landforms and geography. If you enjoyed Ocean, why not try Mountain and learn about some of the earth’s most incredible landforms and the science behind them?
Oceans in Danger (A True Book (Relaunch))
by Alicia GreenDiscover the rich biodiversity of Earth's biomes - and how they might be saved - with this STEAM-based subset of True Books.Did you know that Earth's five major oceans are all part of one giant global ocean? This biome is also home to the smallest animals on the planet - and the largest! Get ready to investigate Earth's mysterious ocean ecosystems, as well as the plants and animals that have adapted to survive in them. You'll also learn about the many threats facing this fascinating biome - and what each of us can do to help - all in the pages of Oceans in Danger.ABOUT THE SERIES:There are five major biomes on Earth: desert, forest, grassland, aquatic, and tundra. These rich, wild places are home to a wide variety of plants and animals - many of which are found nowhere else. Unfortunately, these ecosystems have been put at risk by human activities. This STEAM-based set of True Books introduces students to the incredible biodiversity of Earth's amazing biomes, as well as the threats they face in the era of climate change. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way - and in the simplest terms possible - and will inspire kids to think about how they can help stop the destruction of Earth's wild spaces.
Octagon Magic (The Magic Sequence #2)
by Andre NortonAn orphan girl meets the inhabitants of the mysterious Octagon House—and discovers a portal to America&’s past—from the Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy. Lorrie happens upon a strange and fascinating secret! Did a witch live in the eight-sided house? Was it haunted? There were lots of scary stories about the strange house—but none could match the secret Lorrie uncovered. One day, she climbed the high iron gate and escaped into the garden to save a kitten from some cruel boys—and met the mysterious lady of the house. The woman let Lorrie explore all the odd-shaped rooms. In one of them was a rocking horse and a large, eight-sided dollhouse—an exact miniature of the big house. The dollhouse was beautifully furnished—as if someone lived there! It drew Lorrie back into exciting adventures that she had to face with courage and daring!
Octagon Magic: Steel Magic, Octagon Magic, And Fur Magic (The Magic Sequence #2)
by Andre NortonAn orphan girl meets the inhabitants of the mysterious Octagon House—and discovers a portal to America&’s past—from the Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy. Lorrie happens upon a strange and fascinating secret! Did a witch live in the eight-sided house? Was it haunted? There were lots of scary stories about the strange house—but none could match the secret Lorrie uncovered. One day, she climbed the high iron gate and escaped into the garden to save a kitten from some cruel boys—and met the mysterious lady of the house. The woman let Lorrie explore all the odd-shaped rooms. In one of them was a rocking horse and a large, eight-sided dollhouse—an exact miniature of the big house. The dollhouse was beautifully furnished—as if someone lived there! It drew Lorrie back into exciting adventures that she had to face with courage and daring!
Octopus Ocean: Geniuses of the Deep (Orca Wild)
by Mark Leiren-Young★“Vivid and fascinating...Budding scientists and animal lovers will keep this stellar title in full-circulation as they learn the mysteries and history of octopuses.”—School Library Journal, starred review With their blue blood, big brains and eight arms, octopuses are dramatically different from any other being. Octopuses are masters of camouflage and known for their incredible escapes from tight spots. New research shows that they are highly intelligent creatures, and while they prefer to be alone, they will interact with humans and display unique personality traits. In Octopus Ocean, discover the mysteries and histories of octopuses big and small—their biology, habitat and habits—and explore the top threats to their future, including warming oceans, over-fishing and pollution. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Octor, Monster of the Deep: Special 4 (Sea Quest Ser. #4)
by Adam BladePlanet Nemos needs Max and Lia's help once more, as an old enemy and a terrifying new Robobeast attack the mysterious Lost Lagoon. Can our heroes defeat a monstrous octopus which shoots jets of fire underwater? It's time to do battle!The latest thrilling bumper special edition in this fantastic underwater adventure series.