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Mandarinfish

Author : Alicia Klepeis

Publisher : Jump! Incorporated

Page : pages

File Size : 43,54 MB

Release : 2020-06-15

Category : Education

ISBN : 9781645275855

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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the markings and colors of mandarinfish and how these fish live in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about mandarinfish and the science behind their amazing colors and patterns. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about mandarinfish using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mandarinfish also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Mandarinfish is part of Jump!'s Science Behind the Colors series"--



The Miraculous from the Material

Author : Alan Lightman

Publisher : Random House

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 50,64 MB

Release : 2024-11-19

Category : Nature

ISBN : 0593701488

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A gorgeously illustrated exploration of the science behind the universe’s most stunning natural phenomena—from atoms and parameciums to rainbows, snowflakes, spider webs, the rings of Saturn, galaxies, and more Nature is capable of extraordinary phenomena. Standing in awe of those phenomena, we experience a feeling of connection to the cosmos. For acclaimed physicist and novelist Alan Lightman, just as remarkable is that all of what we see around us—soap bubbles, scarlet ibises, shooting stars—are made out of the same material stuff and obey the same rules and laws. This is what Lightman calls “spiritual materialism,” the belief that we can embrace spiritual experiences without letting go of our scientific worldview. Pairing 36 beautiful, full-color photos evoking some of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena with accessible and lyrical personal essays, The Miraculous from the Material explores the fascinating science underlying the natural world. Why do rainbows make an arc? Why does a particular waterfall at Yosemite National Park sometimes glow like it’s on fire? How does a hummingbird fly? The world has so many things to marvel at—and the science is just as fascinating. Lightman’s imagination travels from the world of atoms and molecules to the animal kingdom, from places like Ha Long Bay, Vietnam and the Grand Canyon out to the solar system and beyond, illuminating the majesty of the cosmos and the remarkable science behind it. The Miraculous from the Material is a stunning, soaring ode to the beauty and wonder around us, and the perfect holiday gift for photography aficionados, life-long learners, and admirers of the natural world.



Around the Ocean in 80 Fish and other Sea Life

Author : Helen Scales

Publisher : Laurence King Publishing

Page : 312 pages

File Size : 22,85 MB

Release : 2023-06-22

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1399614525

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Dive beneath the waves to meet 80 of the ocean's strangest and most surprising inhabitants. This beautifully illustrated aquatic world tour tells the fascinating stories of beguiling sea creatures and their ingenious feats of survival - from producing anti-freeze to enduring boiling temperatures - revealing the ways in which these seemingly remote creatures have shaped our own lives, whether through medicine, culture or folklore. Around the Ocean in 80 Fish and Other Sea Life is a timely and gorgeous celebration of our watery world and the marvellous creatures that call it home.



Encyclopedia of Aquarium & Pond Fish

Author : David Alderton

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 404 pages

File Size : 29,3 MB

Release : 2008-06-02

Category : Pets

ISBN : 0756668387

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A lavishly illustrated reference covering all aspects ofkeeping fish, the Encyclopedia of Aquarium & Pond Fish is the first bookon the market to provide care and identification information on all types of fish for every possible environment, from indoor aquariums to outdoor ponds. The book contains a directory of over 800 of the most popular fish—freshwater, saltwater, coldwater, and tropical—showing not only what each fish looks like, but what food they eat, which species they can cohabit with, how big they grow, and much more.



Science Scramble

Author : Mikael Angelo S. Francisco

Publisher : Ukiyoto Publishing

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 24,98 MB

Release : 2021-07-31

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9815003658

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Have you ever wondered how cats manage to land on their feet after a fall? Or why you’ll never find two snowflakes in nature that are exactly the same? Or why humans need to sleep in order to survive? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then Science Scramble is certainly the book for you. Actually, even if you answered “no” to all of them, you’re likely to find something in here that’s weird and wonderful enough to grab your attention. After all, this illustrated book contains more than 200 fun facts, surprising stories, and mythbusters, all related to science. Read about the incredibly tough tardigrade, the fastest-rotating planet, the unique eyes of the Philippine eagle, the animal with the shortest name, and more. Indulge your curiosity and enrich your mind by picking up this collection of amazing tales and spectacular trivia from the world of science. (Just don’t read this before bedtime, because you won’t be able to put this book down!)







Secrets of the Ocean

Author : Alicia Klepeis

Publisher : Neon Squid

Page : 163 pages

File Size : 43,4 MB

Release : 2024-10-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1684495598

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A beautifully illustrated collection of 5-minute bedtime stories about the wildlife found in seas and oceans around the world. Every ocean contains a thousand secrets... In this charming anthology of children’s stories by Alicia Klepeis readers will be guided under the waves to meet the amazing animals that live there. In one story an orca grandmother teaches younger members of the pod how to find the best fish, while another looks at a mimic octopus as it changes appearance to disguise itself from different predators. Kids will be thrilled by the tale of an otter and her cub playing in a kelp forest, and marvel at a jellyfish that looks like a fried egg! Other stories feature swimming iguanas, diving penguins, deep-sea anglerfish, albatrosses in love, leaping dolphins, sleepy dugongs, majestic whales, hungry sea turtles, ancient sharks, and marching crabs! All of these marine animals and their habitats are brought to life with impressive skill by illustrator Kaja Kajfež. Each story in Secrets of the Ocean is based on the real biology and behavior of these amazing wild animals, and at the end of each tale readers will find out more about the science that inspired the story. So as they drift off to sleep, they will know a little bit more about the world around them. The cover features a timeless design with colorful foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift.



At the Heart of the Coral Triangle

Author : Alan J Powderham

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 824 pages

File Size : 48,64 MB

Release : 2020-12-15

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1000245330

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"Endlessly fascinating, unpretentiously educational, thoughtfully accessible and beautifully presented" - Alex Tattersall, award-winning underwater photographer and the founder of Underwater Visions. The Coral Triangle, straddling the confluence of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, harbours the greatest biodiversity of marine life on the planet. It is home to a wondrous variety, including 75% of the world's coral species and around 2500 species of fish. The biological and environmental diversity is driven by the volcanically active and complex geology of the so called 'Ring of Fire'. Habitats range from underwater slopes of volcanic black sand to extensive coral reefs in atolls and vast calderas. While clearly vulnerable to increasing global threats such as climate change, pollution and overfishing, the Coral Triangle currently features some the richest coral reefs in the world. With stunning photography supported by an engaging and accessible text, this book highlights and celebrates this biodiversity along with the underlying message that it needs our care and protection before it is too late.



Aquaculture in China

Author : Jian-Fang Gui

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 731 pages

File Size : 48,14 MB

Release : 2018-03-23

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1119120772

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Book Description

Fish have been a major component of our diet and it has been suggested that fish/seafood consumption contributed to the development of the human brain, and this together with the acquisition of bipedalism, perhaps made us what we are. In the modern context global fish consumption is increasing. However, unlike our other staples, until a few years back the greater proportion of our fish supplies were of a hunted origin. This scenario is changing and a greater proportion of fish we consume now is of farmed origin. Aquaculture, the farming of waters, is thought to have originated in China, many millennia ago. Nevertheless, it transformed into a major food sector only since the second half of the last century, and continues to forge ahead, primarily in the developing world. China leads the global aquaculture production in volume, in the number of species that are farmed, and have contributed immensely to transforming the practices from an art to a science. This book attempts to capture some of the key elements and practices that have contributed to the success of Chinese aquaculture. The book entails contributions from over 100 leading experts in China, and provides insights into some aquaculture practices that are little known to the rest of the world. This book will be essential reading for aquaculturists, practitioners, researchers and students, and planners and developers.