aquatic animals

Presents several reference tools, including an evolutionary tree, a glossary, a further reading list, a list of resources for younger readers, annotated lists of Web sites and places to visit, and six indexes.

Contains alphabetized profiles of aquatic animals, covering their anatomy, classification, habitats, food and feeding, behavior, locomotion, reproduction, and survival; includes an article on wetlands; and features photos, illustrations, and sidebars. This volume covers Sta-Wor.

Explores food chains in freshwater environments, discussing different producers, consumers, predators, and decomposers. Includes an enrichment activity, glossary, index, and access to online resources.

Readers will delight in learning about otherworldly and ghastly sea animals, such as the prehistoric-looking frill shark and the fierce anglerfish. Amazing color photographs of the underwater world and fact-filled sidebars further enhance this high-interest journey beneath the sea.

Questions and answers present information about aquatic animals such as sharks, crabs, fish, frogs, and barnacles. Includes an activities index.

"A firsthand account of the lives of captive killer whales by one of SeaWorld's most experienced orca trainers and the star of Blackfish argues that their needs are not met in captivity and traces advocacy efforts comparing the lives of free and captive orcas."--Provided by OCLC.

"Dive down to the watery depths and encounter the ten strangest creatures living in the oceans"--Back cover.

Learn about the life cycle, habitats, body features, and fun facts about the humpback whale.

Sink your teeth into some incredible shark facts! Come face-to-face with some of the world's fiercest predators: sharks!.