marine invertebrates

"Meet the jellyfish! Learn about how this strange sea creature lives without blood or a brain. Elementary-aged readers will discover jellyfish that can glow in the dark. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . ocean animals. A Japanese folk tale explains why jellyfish have squishy bodies. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided by publisher.

Invertebrates make up more than 90 percent of all living beings on Earth, and underwater, their diversity is apparent. Sea invertebrates include crustaceans, mollusks, jellyfish, and a host of other sea creatures that are integral to marine ecosystems and have important uses for humans, too. This colorful, photo-packed lower elementary title introduces readers to the most common sea invertebrates. Compare and Contrast boxes encourage readers to identify what traits these animals share and what makes them unique. Vocabulary boxes define difficult terms, and Think About It boxes invite readers t.

Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to sea stars.

An illustrated introduction to ocean life, covering invertebrates like coral polyps, reptiles such as the saltwater crocodile, fish, birds, and more.

Collection of more than 250 images of marine invertebrates from across the Pacific Ocean explores their mysterious world, which represents more than ninety-eight percent of the known animal species in the ocean. Provides short essays and profiles of each species examining their vast array of forms, their lives in the ocean and their place in the cycle of life.

Nearly 700 color photographs and text introduce the common name, scientific name, habitat, and range of sea-shore creatures.

Explains how waves, sand, and pebbles form at the seashore and describes animals, plants, and shells which can be seen when the tide goes out. Includes experiments and activities.