Nonfiction Ocean

Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young listeners explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century.

The ocean is salty and can be warm or cold. It covers 70 percent of the Earth and is my home. I love to hunt and eat fish but am not an octopus. I am a graceful swimmer and can jump out of the water but am not a dolphin. What animal am I? Use the clues and guess!

In 2014, Flint, Michigan, was a cash-strapped city that had been built up, then abandoned by General Motors. As part of a plan to save money, government officials decided that Flint would temporarily switch its water supply from Lake Huron to the Flint River. Within months, many residents broke out in rashes.

From the creators of the popular podcast But Why comes a new nonfiction series for kids answering all their most curious questions! Featuring tons of sidebars and real questions from real kids, this audiobook will keep young listeners engaged as they dive into the deep blue sea!

You may know that humpback whales use whale song to communicate with each other, but there’s so much more to discover about these giants of the sea! In this book, acclaimed marine biologist Dr. Asha de Vos explains how humpbacks use special bubble nets to catch fish, and why their poo is so important! Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains how hunting made humpback whales an endangered species—and how conservation efforts have seen their numbers increase again.

At nine years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie made wide scientific contributions that led to her being nicknamed Shark Lady.

Es ist Spätsommer, als der Seehund Minik sich auf den Weg macht: hinaus in die Ostsee, einem geheimnisvollen Klang folgend. Aber die See ist nicht nur voll verborgener Schönheit, dort lauern auch viele Gefahren – Gefahren, die oft von den Menschen ausgehen. Da lernt Minik den Buckelwal Lottazwei kennen, der ihm mehr als einmal das Leben rettet. Lottazwei möchte die Ostsee verlassen und Minik schließt sich seinem neuen Freund an. Gemeinsam brechen sie auf.

Discover the Fascinating World of Sharks with "100 Amazing Facts About Sharks"! Get ready to dive into the mysterious and captivating world of sharks with "100 Amazing Facts About Sharks". This book invites you to explore the wonders of these iconic marine creatures, revealing astonishing secrets and fascinating facts that will surprise you throughout the book.

Give your children an unforgettable educational adventure with "100 Amazing Facts About Orcas", and watch them marvel at the secrets of these fascinating ocean dwellers.

Every ocean contains a thousand secrets… In this charming anthology of children’s stories by Alicia Klepeis listeners will be guided under the waves to meet the amazing animals that live there. In one story an orca grandmother teaches younger members of the pod how to find the best fish, while another looks at a mimic octopus as it changes appearance to disguise itself from different predators. Kids will be thrilled by the tale of an otter and her cub playing in a kelp forest, and marvel at a jellyfish that looks like a fried egg!

There are at least one million different species or kinds of creatures in the ocean. You can do many things to help save these ocean creatures.

Welche Mutter und welcher Vater kennt sie nicht, die vielen Fragen neugieriger Kinder: «Warum? Wieso? Wie funktioniert das? Was ist das?»Natürlich sind die Tiere der Unterwasserwelt der Meere nicht so einfach in ihrem natürlichen Lebensraum zu beobachten wie die Wassertiere in unseren Flüssen, aber es sind wunderbare Tiere mit schillernden Farben, spannenden Eigenschaften und kleinen Geheimnissen. In diesem Buch werden zehn dieser Tiere vorgestellt.

Viaja a las profundidades del océano, por debajo de la superficie y te vas a encontrar con algunas criaturas que ¡no sabías que existían! Este libro te lleva en un viaje a través de las oscuras profundidades del mar, hacia el fondo del océano. La mayoría de los ecosistemas necesitan luz solar, pero en el fondo del océano donde el sol no brilla, los animales han adoptado algunos aspectos muy interesantes para ver, protegerse a sí mismos, y comer.

Will your child believe how many people have been into space compared to deep sea or how many things are called fish that aren't actually fish? In 67 Amazing Facts About the Ocean for Kids and 147 Facts About Ocean Life for Kids, they’ll discover some unbelievable facts about the ocean and marine life.

In Nerdy Babies: Ocean, follow our intrepid infants into the watery depths. Check out animals, plants, and fish that live in the ocean. Plus, learn about the unique ecosystem in this simple text written in question-and-answer format.

You might know that emperor penguins are the largest penguin species, but there’s so much more to learn about this flightless bird. Listen to discover what makes them undertake epic journeys every year, and how scientists have spotted their poop from space! Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains what makes emperor penguins such great ocean swimmers, and how their cute chicks manage to stay warm in freezing Antarctic conditions.

Seals, otters, oysters, fish, pelicans, and sharks are a few of the animals that make up an ocean food web. But did you know that almost all ocean creatures depend on algae to live? Or that bacteria, crabs, and lobsters break down dead plants and animals into nutrients? See ocean food webs in action in this fascinating book.

The sea is a place of mystery, where animals big and small play hide-and-seek! Can you imagine a shark hiding in the light? What about a clownfish in plain sight? Don't believe it? Then sink into the deep blue sea with Jennifer Evans Kramer and Ocean Hide and Seek!

Set over a 24-hour period, meet deadly tiger sharks, baby lemon sharks, and gigantic basking sharks in this kids’ nonfiction book about the coolest predators in the ocean. Dive under the sea to follow the lives of individual sharks as they hunt, hide, and play their way through their day. Marine biologist and shark conservationist Carlee Jackson cleverly weaves the story from gargantuan whale sharks to tiny epaulette sharks (who hunt in rock pools!) in the style of a nature documentary. She also includes gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists.

Bob Barner's lush book about the sea is filled with incredible fishy facts about vertebrates, invertebrates, endoskeletons, and exoskeletons.