What is a crustacean and how clever are they? Are crabs and lobster hard to catch because they can see us, smell us, or hear us? How do barnacles eat? Entertain reluctant readers with answers to these questions and other interesting facts about the crustacean family.
Come learn about the creepiest sea creatures in the ocean. From barracuda to sea cucumbers, wolf eels to crocodile fish, explore some of the strangest, most exotic, and most interesting animals in the ocean.
Find out what makes a fish a fish. According to scientist, some "fish," such as starfish, cuttlefish and jellyfish, are not really fish at all. Examine the difference between invertebrates and vertebrates, and why this makes some fish NOT fish.
Read about intriguing tricks and clever survival tactics of undersea creatures. Students learn the reasons behind such unusual behaviors as sleeping in cocoons, hitching a ride on larger fish, or sharing homes with blind shrimp.
Discover the secrets of underwater camouflage. How do animals change their appearance and magically vanish? Readers explore a variety of sea animals that can change color, create smoke screens, and disappear into a crowd.
Read about some of the ocean's most unusual animals and why they look the way they do. Learn about pufferfish that inflate themselves, frogfish that have hair, sea dragons that are not really dragons, and fish that fly.
Engage students in the sport of scuba diving with this introduction to the required skills, gear, and certification process. Common questions are answered, such as, "Should I be afraid of sharks?" and "What if I get seasick?
Discover where these ocean reptiles live and why they are endangered. Visit a turtle sanctuary and learn how turtles make a nest and lay eggs. Read how scientists and conservationists are tracking and caring for these special ocean dwellers.
Learn about the unique tools of undersea animals. Read how they protect and feed themselves using spines, stingers and teeth. Take a look at some of the animals scuba divers are cautious around including crown-of-thorn sea stars, sting rays, barracuda, and sharks.
Wrap students' attention around the intriguing animals that use tentacles for feeding, mating, and protection. Study the differences between octopuses and squid. Have a close encounter with a chambered nautilus. And discover whose tentacles are poisonous and whose are friendly.
The Complete Set of Underwater Encounters includes 1 copy of each of the 10 titles in the collection. The series introduces interesting topics such as how sea creatures use camouflage to disguise themselves, why fish swim in schools, and which animals are dangerous to swimmers, divers, and snorkelers.
The Guided Reading Set of Underwater Encounters includes 6 copies of each of the 10 titles in the collection. The series introduces interesting topics such as how sea creatures use camouflage to disguise themselves, why fish swim in schools, and which animals are dangerous to swimmers, divers, and snorkelers.
The second release in the Joy Cowley CD Collection, the Red Set Audio Support features the stories of Joy Cowley in her own voice! Listen as Joy reads all 15 titles from the Red Set, including stories from Mrs. Wishy-Washy, Mr. Wishy-Washy, Hairy Bear, Sloppy Tiger, Mr. Whisper, and Huggles.
Celebrate the office of the President with this special package from the Hameray Biography Series. This set includes all three titles in the series that feature a U.S. President. Purchase all three at once to begin your presidential collection for Presidents Day! Set contains 1 copy of each of the following titles:
