These introductory titles focus almost exclusively on the main physical features of an animal group. This keeps the text easily digestible for readers who are just beginning to read nonfiction. Simple vocabulary and basic sentence structure, paired with large, double-spaced type, also aids accessibility. Layouts feature a full-page photograph and bubble-like circles on each spread. These provide useful examples of the featured body part, often noted...

Introduces some of the creatures that call the deep blue sea home, from the barber pole shrimp and pipefish to great white sharks and leopard seals.

A hammer-shaped head? Multicolored tentacles? A spiral tail? Ocean animals have some spectacularly strange parts! Guess which ocean dweller each colorful close-up belongs to, then turn the page for the answer and some fascinating facts about that animal.

"Introduction to animals that live in the sea using simple text, question and answer format, illustrations and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of various sea creatures, from familiar crabs to giant whales to tube worms.

In rhyming text, the Cat in the Hat introduces Sally and Dick to the various inhabitants of the ocean, including herring, mackerel, jellyfish, sharks, manatees, and whales.

Presents illustrated information to some of the animals that live in the sea.

Explores many aspects of the ocean environment, from coral reefs to deep seas, to sandy shores. Provides interesting facts about animal life in the ocean, including dolphins, sharks, whales, starfish and more.

From shark-skin swimsuits to dolphin-call tsunami sensors, readers will learn how animal-inspired technologies are improving society.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to octopuses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.