Download or read book Exploring the Aquarium written by Marie Roesser and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those who've wondered what fish can lay claim to the title "fastest" and "largest," this vibrant volume has the answers. A trip to the aquarium is the lens through which the reader becomes acquainted with such water-dwelling animals as alligators, whale sharks, and sea turtles. They'll learn fun facts about each, marvel at the impressive photographs, and most of all, find out that aquariums are perfect places to nurture a love for freshwater and saltwater creatures.
Download or read book Sharks and People written by Thomas P. Peschak and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At once feared and revered, sharks have captivated people since our earliest human encounters. Children and adults alike stand awed before aquarium shark tanks, fascinated by the giant teeth and unnerving eyes. And no swim in the ocean is undertaken without a slight shiver of anxiety about the very real—and very cinematic—dangers of shark bites. But our interactions with sharks are not entirely one-sided: the threats we pose to sharks through fisheries, organized hunts, and gill nets on coastlines are more deadly and far-reaching than any bite. In Sharks and People acclaimed wildlife photographer Thomas Peschak presents stunning photographs that capture the relationship between people and sharks around the globe. A contributing photographer to National Geographic, Peschak is best known for his unusual photographs of sharks—his iconic image of a great white shark following a researcher in a small yellow kayak is one of the most recognizable shark photographs in the world. The other images gathered here are no less riveting, bringing us as close as possible to sharks in the wild. Alongside the photographs, Sharks and People tells the compelling story of the natural history of sharks. Sharks have roamed the oceans for more than four hundred million years, and in this time they have never stopped adapting to the ever-changing world—their unique cartilage skeletons and array of super-senses mark them as one of the most evolved groups of animals. Scientists have recently discovered that sharks play an important role in balancing the ocean, including maintaining the health of coral reefs. Yet, tens of millions of sharks are killed every year just to fill the demand for shark fin soup alone. Today more than sixty species of sharks, including hammerhead, mako, and oceanic white-tip sharks, are listed as vulnerable or in danger of extinction. The need to understand the significant part sharks play in the oceanic ecosystem has never been so urgent, and Peschak’s photographs bear witness to the thrilling strength and unique attraction of sharks. They are certain to enthrall and inspire.
Download or read book Aquarium written by David Vann and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning author of Legend of a Suicide: “A kind of modern fairy tale . . . Vann’s novels are striking, uncompromising portraits of American life” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). David Vann’s dazzling debut Legend of a Suicide was reviewed in over a 150 major global publications, won eleven prizes worldwide, was on forty “best books of the year” lists, and established its author as a literary master. Now, in crystalline, chiseled yet graceful prose, Aquarium takes us into the heart of a brave young girl whose longing for love and capacity for forgiveness transforms the damaged people around her . . . Twelve-year-old Caitlin lives alone with her mother—a docker at the local container port—in subsidized housing next to an airport in Seattle. Each day, while she waits to be picked up after school, Caitlin visits the local aquarium to study the fish. Gazing at the creatures within the watery depths, Caitlin accesses a shimmering universe beyond her own. When she befriends an old man at the tanks one day, who seems as enamored by the fish as she, Caitlin cracks open a dark family secret and propels her once-blissful relationship with her mother toward a precipice of terrifying consequence. “A blue-collar parable . . . [The character] looks back on her life as a child looks into a tank, hoping to make sense of the world inside—a theme Vann develops beautifully, creating a mysterious realm of the wintry American city.” —The Guardian
Download or read book My First Trip to the Aquarium written by Katie Kawa and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using simple text and illustrations, this book describes a child's first visit to an aquarium.
Download or read book The Soul of an Octopus written by Sy Montgomery and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction * New York Times Bestseller * A Huffington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year * One of the Best Books of the Month on Goodreads * Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of the Year * An American Library Association Notable Book of the Year “Sy Montgomery’s The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk did for raptors.” —New Statesman, UK “One of the best science books of the year.” —Science Friday, NPR Another New York Times bestseller from the author of The Good Good Pig, this “fascinating…touching…informative…entertaining” (The Daily Beast) book explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus—a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature—and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalities—gentle Athena, assertive Octavia, curious Kali, and joyful Karma. Each creature shows her cleverness in myriad ways: escaping enclosures like an orangutan; jetting water to bounce balls; and endlessly tricking companions with multiple “sleights of hand” to get food. Scientists have only recently accepted the intelligence of dogs, birds, and chimpanzees but now are watching octopuses solve problems and are trying to decipher the meaning of the animal’s color-changing techniques. With her “joyful passion for these intelligent and fascinating creatures” (Library Journal Editors’ Spring Pick), Montgomery chronicles the growing appreciation of this mollusk as she tells a unique love story. By turns funny, entertaining, touching, and profound, The Soul of an Octopus reveals what octopuses can teach us about the meeting of two very different minds.
Download or read book Freshwater Aquariums For Dummies written by Madelaine Francis Heleine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give your underwater pets the best aquatic life ever! Aquarium fish are one of the most popular pets in America, with close to 150 million fish owned in nearly 13 million households. They seem like easy pets to care for, but there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to keeping your freshwater friends healthy and happy! Inside, you’ll find basic information to start your own freshwater aquarium, purchase and maintain healthy fish and plants, and find tips and tricks on how to introduce new fish and systems into your aquatic family. Understand the best aquarium set-up practices Build the luxury tanks of your dreams Maintain a thriving aquatic environment Discover many different ways to expand your hobby Perfect for beginner hobbyists and longtime aquarium enthusiasts alike, Freshwater Aquariums For Dummies makes it easier than ever to set up and take care of a freshwater aquarium—and the fish within it.
Download or read book Your World Exploring Aquariums Subtraction written by Logan Avery and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visiting an aquarium is fun. There are many fish, sharks, birds, penguins, sea otters, and other creatures to see. Dive into learning subtraction as you read about the many animals at the aquarium! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning subtraction easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities. Engage students with this high-interest math book!
Download or read book Orca written by Lynda Mapes and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history--and future--of one of the sea's greatest mammals
Download or read book Freshwater Aquariums written by David Alderton and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2003-02-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For beginning aquatic fancier looking to start out right with fish, Freshwater Aquariums by David Alderton is the ideal primer. A vertebrate that breathe primarily by means of gills and swim by means of fins is the author’s lead-in to the first chapter called “What are Fish?” Alderton builds the reader’s confidence by providing solid information about what fish are anatomically speaking, how they evolved, how they breathe, how they move, where they live, and how they behave. The new fancier’s aquarium begins in chapter two with instructions on setting up the tank, including selecting the right size, figuring out how many fish, setting the tank, equipment, substrate, heating, lighting, filtrations, plants, water chemistry, assembly, and more. Choosing the freshwater fishes that appeal to the reader is the subject of “Introducing the Categories of Fish,” which schools readers in seven categories: Cyprinids (e.g., goldfish, minnows, and barbs), Characins (e.g., tetras), Cichlids (e.g., oscars, angelfish, and discus), Anabantoids (gouramis, bettas/Siamese fighting fish, and paradise fish), Toothcarps (guppies, swordtails, platies, black mollies, and killifish), Catfish, and others (loaches and Chinese algae eaters). The purchasing, maintenance, and feeding of fish are described in considerable details, and the author gives a basic overview of breeding and keeping fish healthy as well. Resources, glossary, and index conclude the book.
Download or read book Edward and Annie written by Caryn Rivadeneira and published by Tommy Nelson. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join penguins Edward and Annie, the famous viral sensations, as they waddle through Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in this funny and surprising adventure story that teaches kids and adults alike that life's biggest changes lead to great discoveries and new friends. When Edward and Annie wake up one day, something is different. What could it be? Join this penguin pair on an adventure through the marine world exploring the unknown parts of their aquarium home. As they meet the other wonderfully strange creatures living there, these penguin friends discover that the world is much bigger and more interesting than they ever knew. Will they learn that different is not too bad, especially when you're safe among your friends? Edward and Annie teaches 4 to 8-year-olds that the best adventures start with trying something new a community is made of individuals who are each different, beautiful, and amazing trying new things can be rewarding In this funny read-aloud picture book by Caryn Rivadeneira, children will meet the real-life rockhopper penguins, Edward and Annie, who made a big splash on social media learn about the other sea animals that live at the aquarium, including Wellington the penguin and Annik the baby beluga learn fascinating science facts during family reading time or preschool and elementary STEM lessons in marine biology laugh at the penguins' curious questions and silly antics Your family will fall in love with these sweet, energetic penguins as together you discover that the world is a wonderful and surprising place—a place that is even better when explored with a friend by your side!
Download or read book Your World Exploring Aquariums Subtraction written by Logan Avery and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2018-07-02 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visiting an aquarium is fun. There are many fish, sharks, birds, penguins, sea otters, and other creatures to see. Dive into learning subtraction as you read about the many animals at the aquarium! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning subtraction easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities. Engage students with this high-interest math book!
Download or read book Your World Exploring Aquariums Subtraction 6 Pack written by and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2018-07-02 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An aquarium is filled with fascinating sea creatures. There you'll see fish, sharks, sea otters, penguins, jellyfish, and sting rays. Dive into learning subtraction as you read about the animals at the aquarium. This 6-Pack of math readers builds mathematics and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem solving, and real-world connections to help first grade students explore math in a meaningful way. Let's Do Math! sidebars feature clear diagrams that provide students with opportunities to practice what they've learned. The Problem-Solving activity enhances the learning experience and promotes mathematical reasoning, and Math Talk includes questions that develop students' speaking, listening, and higher-order thinking skills. Informational text features include bold font, headings, captions, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to help students navigate the text and increase comprehension. With dynamic images and high-interest content, this title will engage students in reading and learning. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Download or read book Your World Exploring Aquariums Subtraction written by Logan Avery and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visiting an aquarium is fun. There are many fish, sharks, birds, penguins, sea otters, and other creatures to see. Dive into learning subtraction as you read about the many animals at the aquarium! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning subtraction easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities. Engage students with this high-interest math book!
Download or read book Your World Exploring Aquariums Subtraction written by Logan Avery and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2018-07-02 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visiting an aquarium is fun. There are many fish, sharks, birds, penguins, sea otters, and other creatures to see. Dive into learning subtraction as you read about the many animals at the aquarium! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning subtraction easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities. Engage students with this high-interest math book!
Download or read book The Girl Aquarium written by Jen Campbell and published by . This book was released on 2019-04 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jen Campbell's first collection The Girl Aquarium explores the realm of rotten fairy tales, the possession of body and the definition of beauty. Weaving between whispered science and circus, she turns a cracked mirror on society and asks who gets to control the twisted tales hiding in the wings.
Download or read book Catastrophe by the Sea written by and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From revered nature writer Brenda Peterson and told through striking and vibrant mixed-media collages by Caldecott Medalist Ed Young, Catastrophe by the Sea is a poignant story of redemption through empathy and compassion found in the most surprising places, and also provides a rich understanding of small creatures that live in a dangerous tidal zone. A lost cat roams the tide pools, pawing relentlessly at the small creatures that live there. One day an anemone confronts him and asks why he is alone and befriends him. In partnership with the Seattle Aquarium, Catastrophe by the Sea delivers a powerful message of finding understanding and friendship, and at the same time educates on the varied wildlife brimming in tide pools.
Download or read book Spot s Slide and Seek Aquarium written by Eric Hill and published by Puffin. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spot and Dad are off to the aquarium - but will Spot find the clownfish he's looking for? Curious minds will love exploring the aquarium with Spot in this colourful board book, which features a sturdy novelty to slide, push, jiggle or pull on every spread . . . The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, whilst the interactive novelty on every spread helps children to engage and explore.
