My Skin Is Gray and Wrinkly (Walrus)


Book Description

What has wrinkly, gray skin, whiskers, flippers, and pointy front teeth? If you guessed a walrus, you’re right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short, simple sentences and eye-popping, full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about this dazzling collection of wild and wonderful zoo animals—one clue at a time! Fast facts and habitat maps at the end of the book provide beginner readers with key information about the zoo animal. The clear text, clever design, and exquisite photos are sure to delight and engage emergent readers.




My Favorite Animal: Walrus


Book Description

What's your favorite animal? In My Favorite Animal: Walrus, students will learn amazing facts about walruses. Each My Favorite Animal book features interesting non-fiction at a 2nd-grade reading level paired with questions throughout the text to check the reader's comprehension. Sample Text: Walruses can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes at a time. When they get to the ocean floor, they blow out air and water to stir up the sand to uncover mollusks underneath. They don’t use their teeth to chew their food. Rather, they suck out the mollusks and spit out the shell.




Portrait of the Walrus by a Young Artist


Book Description

At the height of his art career, tormented Morton Fisk seals himself in the basement in nothing but briefs to sculpt enigmatic "Men with Chainsaw" figurines. Now Morton is dead of dehydration, and his daughter Frances is honoring his memory by seeking her own artistic muse. Transforming the bizarre into the sublime, author Laurie Foos has created a highly original satire.




Payback


Book Description

A tribe of brave teens. A dome filled with enemies. And a machine watching humankind destroy itself. Freed from prison in 2041, Eden Shepherd is ready to return to her family and work out what went wrong in Moneyland. Mum is here to help – but Eden’s dad has disappeared, leaving a trail of questions about his role in the rise of an all-powerful artificial intelligence. As Eden and her mum venture into an urban wasteland to try find Dad, the duo are ambushed by a militia led by a man intent on killing Eden – before a whole new biodome descends upon the hapless humans. Eden finds herself trapped and fighting for her life with a tribe of brave teen guerillas who occupy an abandoned shopping mall – until devastating secrets emerge about the tribe’s leader as Eden starts to lose her chance at payback, her family – and her life.







National Geographic Readers: Manatees


Book Description

In this level 2 reader, young readers will explore the underwater world of lovable manatees. Follow these gentle giants, sometimes called "sea cows," through their marshy habitats, learn how manatees raise their young, and discover the threats to their environment. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.







Marine Mammals Ashore


Book Description

Comprehensive manual for understanding and carrying out marine mammal rescue activities for stranded seals, manatees, dolphins, whales, or sea otters.







The Second Jungle Book


Book Description

Presents the further adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a pack of wolves, and the wild animals of the jungle. Also includes other short stories set in India.