Leafy Sea Dragons Are Strange


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Off the southern and western coasts of Australia lives a fish with transparent fins shaped like seaweed, undulating slowly in the water, mimicking its plant surroundings to survive. This incredible example of evolution is an endangered species, a sad reality but a great opportunity to learn about ocean life. This book highlights the incredible physical attributes of the leafy sea dragon through astonishing full-color photographs and includes fascinating facts on every page to entice readers of all ages into absorbing essential facts of marine biology.




Leafy Sea Dragons are Strange


Book Description

"Off the southern and western coasts of Australia lives a fish with transparent fins shaped like seaweed, undulating slowly in the water, mimicking its plant surroundings to survive. This incredible example of evolution is an endangered species, a sad reality but a great opportunity to learn about ocean life. This book highlights the incredible physical attributes of the leafy sea dragon through astonishing full-color photographs and includes fascinating facts on every page to entice readers of all ages into absorbing essential facts of marine biology"--




Leafy Sea Dragons and Other Weird Sea Creatures


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"Provides young readers with facts about several strange sea creatures"--Provided by publisher.




The Way of the Weedy Seadragon


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Can you imagine a strange and colourful fish that looks like a dragon? It can’t fly or breathe fire, but it is an excellent dancer! The weedy seadragon is an amazing fish with a talent for camouflage, weird eating habits and a unique courtship dance. But its habitat and future are threatened. This enchanting story takes you under the sea to meet this mysterious sea creature, and reveals its weird and wonderful ways. Do you believe in dragons? Written by Anne Morgan, and beautifully illustrated by Lois Bury, The Way of the Weedy Seadragon invites you to dive into the astonishing lives of one of the world’s most curious sea creatures.




Leafy Sea Dragons


Book Description

"Off the southern and western coasts of Australia lives a fish with transparent fins shaped like seaweed, undulating slowly in the water, mimicking its plant surroundings to survive. This incredible example of evolution is an endangered species, a sad reality but a great opportunity to teach. This book highlights the incredible physical attributes of the leafy sea dragon through astonishing full-color photographs, and includes wacky tidbits on every page to entice readers of all ages into learning about biology, ecosystems, and more."




Strange Animals


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Strange Animals


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Really Strange Marine Animals


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Welcome to the world’s bodies of water, which are populated by some really strange marine animals. This text introduces readers to the oddest creatures under the sea, including blobfish, anglerfish, sea cucumbers, deep-sea sharks, and more. Readers will learn about these creatures and the adaptations that make them unique. This high-interest title also explores important science concepts, such as survival, animal behavior, life cycles, and habitats. Readers are sure to enjoy the engaging text, colorful photographs, and sidebars that provide an in-depth look at some of the world’s strangest marine animals.




Unusual Creatures


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With humor and flair, Michael Hearst introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life-forms. Which animal can be found at the top of Mount Everest, 10,000 feet under the sea, and in your backyard? Which animal poops cubes? Which animal can disguise itself as a giant crab? These fascinating facts and hundreds more await curious minds, amateur zoologists, and anyone who has ever laughed at a funny-looking animal. This book is also available in a multi-touch version, which is specially formatted for the iPad.




Weird Birds


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"Provides young readers with facts about several strange birds"--Provided by publisher.