Parrotfish
by Martha E. H. Rustad
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
The teeth of parrotfish never stop growing. They look like a parrot's beak! This book explores how colorful parrotfish swim, eat, and rest covered in slime.
Octopuses
by Ann Herriges
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Did you know that octopuses are good escape artists? They can squirt dark ink into the water to surprise predators. Beginning readers will discover how octopuses use their eight arms to move, hide, and search for prey.
Sea Horses
by Ann Herriges
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Did you know that there is a fish with the head of a horse? This book introduces children to sea horses-how they look, use a snout to eat, hide on the ocean floor, and have babies.
Jellyfish
by Ann Herriges
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Wherever the ocean current takes them, jellyfish go. They are considered drifters. Follow jellyfish as they move underwater and discover why they are known for their sting!
Eels
by Derek Zobel
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Did you know that eels are called the snakes of the seas? Young readers will learn what eels are, what unique physical features they have, and how they dig pits for hiding.
Walruses
by Colleen Sexton
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Tusks are long teeth that never stop growing. Walruses use tusks to pull themselves out of the water and onto ice. Young readers will learn how walruses look, act, and swim.
Clown Fish
by Colleen Sexton
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
The sea anemone and the clown fish are ocean friends. They live together and care for each other. Children will discover what a clown fish is and its special relationship with the sea anemone.
Crabs
by Ann Herriges
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Did you know that a crab grows a new leg if it loses one? Or that a crab walks sideways? Young readers will learn about the shells, eyes, and legs of this scuttling creature.
Dolphins
by Ann Herriges
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Dolphins make clicking sounds and listen for echoes to catch food. Echoes help dolphins locate fish. Learn all about dolphin communication and how dolphins prosper underwater!
Corals
by Ann Herriges
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Though corals look like plants and sunlight helps them grow, corals are actually animals! Find out where corals live, what they look like, and how they eat and make coral reefs.
Lobsters
by Martha E. H. Rustad
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Oceans Alive series
A lobster hides by day and hunts for food by night. It wears its skeleton on the outside of its body. Children will discover the physical characteristics of lobsters and how they thrive underwater.
Puffer Fish
by Colleen Sexton
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Did you know that a puffer fish inflates into a ball when it senses danger? It uses size to intimidate predators. This book introduces children to the appearance, eating habits, and predator escape tactics of puffer fish.
Sea Lions
by Colleen Sexton
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Oceans Alive series
A sea lion can hold its breath below water for three to nine minutes. After that, it must come to the surface for air. Follow this coastal creature as it lives in water and on land.
Sharks
by Colleen Sexton
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Sharks are known as nature's fiercest ocean predators. Wherever they are, danger is lurking! This book introduces children to the characteristics and hunting methods of sharks.
Squids
by Colleen Sexton
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Oceans Alive series
A squid has two gigantic eyes to see in dark places, eights arms for holding food, and a funnel for swimming! Young readers will get sucked in as they discover how squids eat, swim, and escape predators.
Sea Turtles
by Ann Herriges
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
A sea turtle uses four flippers to move through the ocean water. Its flippers help it paddle, turn, and stop. Discover where sea turtles live, how they look, and all about baby sea turtles.
Whales
by Ann Herriges
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Whales are giant sea creatures capable of performing amazing acrobatics! They groan and sing to talk to each other. This books lets children look closely at the life and behavior of whales.
Angelfish
by Colleen Sexton
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Angelfish are colorful ocean creatures known for their vibrant beauty. This book introduces young readers to the attractive appearance of angelfish and explains where angelfish live and what they eat.
Sponges
by Colleen Sexton
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Sponges can be almost any color and look like tubes, fans, vases, cups, or barrels. Most sponges stay in one place all their lives! Float along with a diversity of sponges and explore where they live, how their skeletons support their bodies, and how they eat.
Puffins
by Colleen Sexton
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Puffins are skilled swimmers that can dive 100 feet deep! Their ability to dive helps them hunt and devour fish. Young readers will learn about this seabird's nesting patterns, hunting abilities, and physical characteristics.
Penguins
by Anne Wendorff
read by Dana Fleming
Part of the Oceans Alive series
Did you know that penguins toboggan? They sometimes travel by sliding over ice on their stomachs. Beginning readers will discover the physical characteristics of penguins and learn how they move in water and on land.
