Critters by the Sea

Jellyfish aren't fish, and they aren't made of jelly. So what exactly are they? In this fascinating introduction to jellyfish, readers will find out where these sea creatures live, how they move, what they eat, and more. Engaging, age-appropriate text makes reading fun. Colorful images add depth to the text and make this early elementary life-science topic come alive on each page. Even reluctant readers will be interested in learning more about these bizarre ocean animals.

Sea gulls have earned a bad reputation for being noisy, messy pests, but they're actually intriguing birds. Gulls are very smart, especially when it comes to finding food. This book provides students with a fact-filled introduction to the remarkable lives of sea gulls. Early elementary life-science topics, such as ecosystems and adaptations, are covered in detail. Age-appropriate text is supported by full-color photographs on each page. Students will also learn about important conservation issues.

Crabs are amazing sea creatures. They scuttle sideways across the sand and breathe underwater using gills. If a crab loses a claw, it can regrow it. This book provides readers with an up-close look at what life is like for crabs on the beach. Important life-science topics, including habitat and life cycle, are covered in rich detail. Beautiful full-color images and manageable text foster reading comprehension skills. Fact boxes provide readers with information about crabs on each page.

Clams might not seem all that interesting, but they're actually incredible animals. They move around using a special foot, and giant clams can weigh more than 500 pounds. Readers will learn these and other cool facts in this fascinating book about clams. Important elementary life-science topics are explained in rich detail, and full-color images help readers make connections with the text. Fact boxes highlight key information about clams and provide additional opportunities to learn more about these interesting sea creatures.

Sea stars are commonly called starfish, but these incredible ocean critters aren't fish at all. Many of these star-shaped animals have five arms, but some may have 50 arms. Students will love learning about the strange and curious lives of sea stars in this fascinating book. Habitats, adaptations, and other early elementary life-science topics are covered in detail. Full-color photographs enhance the text and encourage the development of reading comprehension skills. Even reluctant readers will enjoy this high-interest topic.

What's the difference between a sea lion and a seal? Where do sea lions live and what do they eat? These and other fascinating questions are answered in this thrilling book about sea lions. Early elementary life-science topics including habitat and diet are covered in rich detail. The accessible text is perfect for young readers. Gorgeous full-color photographs help students connect with the text and develop reading comprehension skills. Fact boxes make this an interesting and informative read.