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Explores the freshwater lake biome, plants and animals in the biome, the biome food chain, and highlights the lake trout. Inside and around a pond is a world of life. It is a water biome. Plants float on its surface. Snails inch along its bottom. And animals drink its water. Learn about the many water biomes found on Earth in this series. See what types of life each biome supports. And find out about the food chains that exist in nature. Photographs,...

Explores the freshwater marsh biome, plants and animals in the biome, the biome food chain, and highlights the alligator. Inside and around a pond is a world of life. It is a water biome. Plants float on its surface. Snails inch along its bottom. And animals drink its water. Learn about the many water biomes found on Earth in this series. See what types of life each biome supports. And find out about the food chains that exist in nature. Photographs,...

"Provides information on sharks and shares a shark diver's experiences on Coco Island, Costa Rica"--

This book takes readers on a journey under the sea to discover the fascinating facts about whale sharks, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and more. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text, while additional search tools--including a glossary and an index--help students locate and review important information.

This book takes readers on a journey under the sea to discover the fascinating facts about hammerhead sharks, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and more. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text, while additional search tools--including a glossary and an index--help students locate and review important information.

The ocean reaches depths that even the sun cannot reach. Yet people still journey into the dark! In this title about exploring the deep sea, engaging text and vibrant photos show readers what it takes to be an underwater explorer. Special features highlight preparation for the journey, detail obstacles, profile a famous deep sea explorer, and more. Dive in to explore this dangerous journey!

At the family cabin by the lake where his grandfather died two years ago, eleven-year-old Cooper Cameron spends the summer trying to rid himself of the rituals that allow him to cope with his grief and fear.

The Arctic Ocean is a hard place to live. Frigidly cold, the ocean freezes during the long, dark winters. In summer, you can still find ice there. Readers will discover the plants and animals that live in, on, and near this special place, and the scientists who explore its mysteries.

From an acclaimed Scientists in the Field author comes the electrifying story of the scientists and engineers who are working to transform ocean waves into electricity in hopes of generating a cleaner, more sustainable power source.