Author : Heather Moore Niver
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 33,63 MB
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433969785
The barracuda is a long, slender fish that swims with power and grace. However, it’s also strong and aggressive. Barracudas use two sets of razor-sharp teeth to catch prey and tear them to pieces. Although they usually feed on smaller fish, barracudas fearsome teeth allow them to chop larger fish in half. The fun, informative text in this book is paired with stunning photographs to give readers a unique perspective of these frightening fish.
Author : Heather Moore Niver
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 22,80 MB
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433969947
Stingray’s glide gracefully through the water; they seem like alien creatures with their wide, flat bodies and slender tails. They drift to the sea floor and use their flat bodies to stir up the sand and bury themselves. Many stingrays use their deadly stingers to catch prey. Some have powerful mouths for crushing shells. Astonishing photographs allow readers to see these fierce fish in their natural habitat.
Author : Heather Moore Niver
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 42,85 MB
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433969823
The lionfish is one of the most colorful fish in the sea. It has zebra stripes and beautiful fins. However, the lionfish’s looks aren’t just for show. They tell predators to stay away. The lionfish might be pretty, but it’s also deadly. Numerous dazzling photographs of lionfish in their natural habitat help make this book of fun facts informative and interesting for all readers.
Author : Heather Moore Niver
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 47,29 MB
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433969866
Using simple text and pictures, this book presents facts about moray eels.
Author : Steve Magnante
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 15,38 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1613250576
Author Steve Magnante is well known for his encyclopedia-like knowledge of automotive facts. The details he regularly puts forth, both on the pages of national magazines and as a contributing host and tech expert at the popular Barrett-Jackson Auctions on television, are the kinds of things muscle car fanatics love to hear. There are 1001 well-researched muscle car facts in this book that even some of the most esteemed experts would be surprised to learn. Covered are all the popular GM makes including Chevy, Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac, Ford and Mercury cars, Chrysler, Plymouth and Dodge cars, and even facts about AMC and Studebaker as well. Fans of these collectible cars will appreciate the technical and entertaining information shared on every page about all of the great American muscle cars. Whether you're an avid collector of multiple American muscle cars, the owner of one shining example, a trivia buff who wants to stump your friends, or just a fan of the big and powerful rear-wheel-drive rides of the 1960s and 1970s, this book is an informative and entertaining collection of facts from one of the industry's most beloved and respected sources.
Author : Leonard Clasky
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,15 MB
Release : 2024
Category : Barracudas
ISBN : 9781499444254
"Did you know that barracuda have such sharp teeth they can bite large prey in half with one chomp? Discover this fun fact and more in this exciting book about barracuda. Readers will learn freaky facts about barracuda, including their hunting skills and fierce features. Eye-catching photographs of barracuda are paired with 20 high-interest facts to keep readers turning the pages for more. Readers are sure to experience a deep dive into this spectacular swimmer-the ferocious barracuda"--
Author : Lionel Albert Walford
Publisher :
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 22,14 MB
Release : 1932
Category : Barracudas
ISBN :
Author : William N. Eschmeyer
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 40,78 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780618002122
More than 600 species are described in detail, with more than 525 illustrations. This is the guide for quick, reliable identification of fishes that you'll encounter while fishing, snorkeling, diving, or even strolling along a Pacific Coast beach.
Author : David Foster Wallace
Publisher : Back Bay Books
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 10,95 MB
Release : 2009-11-23
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0316090522
These widely acclaimed essays from the author of Infinite Jest -- on television, tennis, cruise ships, and more -- established David Foster Wallace as one of the preeminent essayists of his generation. In this exuberantly praised book -- a collection of seven pieces on subjects ranging from television to tennis, from the Illinois State Fair to the films of David Lynch, from postmodern literary theory to the supposed fun of traveling aboard a Caribbean luxury cruiseliner -- David Foster Wallace brings to nonfiction the same curiosity, hilarity, and exhilarating verbal facility that has delighted readers of his fiction, including the bestselling Infinite Jest.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 19,32 MB
Release : 2016-06-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465456090
Swimming with sharks sounds a terrifying prospect, but not when it is from the comfort of your living room. This comprehensive visual encyclopedia takes you deep into the world's waters to meet the deadliest ocean predators - without you even getting wet! Do you know which creature has tentacles longer than a bus? Or what was the largest shark that ever lived? Where does the tiger shark get its name? Which fish has the deadliest venom? And which fish has the strongest bite of anything on Earth? Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures answers all these questions and many, many more. More than 200 fierce fish from the past and present are featured in fact-packed profiles. You'll come face to face with great white sharks, manta rays, saltwater crocodiles, giant squid, biting barracudas, and predatory piranhas all shown with exciting CGI technology and stunning photography. You'll learn about shark anatomy, behaviour, and habitats alongside fun, factual text presented in an easily accessible format.?? Whether you're a water baby or simply studying for a school project, this is your one-stop shop for sharks and other deadly ocean creatures.
