rays (fishes)

Did you know that a manta ray can eat 60 pounds (27 kilograms) of food in a day? Manta rays use scales in their mouths to trap food.

" . . . with photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book about rays treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these . . . fish. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Hindu folktale about the sea creature"--Provided by publisher.

"Rays use their two large fins to swim in warm ocean waters. Simple text and engaging photos introduce readers to these . . . ocean animals"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how stingrays live and survive in the ocean . . . full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the marine animal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the animal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations introduce young readers to stingrays, discussing their physical features, what they eat, family life, and more.

An introduction to devil rays that discusses their life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to different types of rays, discussing their habitat, what they eat, and more.

"Introduces basic facts about rays, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat."--Providedby publisher.

Flapping their pectoral fins to propel themselves through the water, rays are like the birds of the sea. These gentle giants can be found throughout all the oceans of the world, and they?re likely to pay a visit to humans by hunting for their prey along sandy shorelines. In this book, you?ll learn about four types of rays?stingrays, manta rays, skates, and sawfish. Closely related to sharks, these amazing and unique creatures are a vital part of the ocean?s ecosystem. You?ll learn about where you can go to interact with rays up close?they tend to love human visitors!.

Max must get the third piece of the Skull of Thallos to save his father, but first he must defeat Manak the Manta Ray, and his friendship with Lia will help him on his quest.