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This is the tale of a small fish forced to flee his homeland after unexpected tragedy strikes. His arduous journey to the sea becomes a crucible, forging invaluable life lessons along the way. But no experience proves more formative than his struggle to liberate a school of fish from the ruthless reign of a tyrannical, self-appointed religious leader. In this decisive battle that pits oppression against freedom, the fish and his companion come to...
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The conversation in this book deals with the impact of modern life on Balinese society over the past 50 years. Eric Buvelot, journalist and 13 years' editor of La Gazette de Bali, interviews Jean Couteau, an observer of Bali for over 40 years, author of many books, and national columnist for Kompas. They discuss changes from sexual behavior to religious practices, the engagement of Balinese with foreigners and other Indonesians, issues of tolerance,...
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Rescue princesses volume 2
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Princess Clarabel and her friends help an injured dolphin during Ampali Island's Royal Regatta.
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Get ready for an enchanting adventure with Conor and his wise grandmother, Mimi, in this heartwarming tale of love, discovery, and the magic of the sea. Join them as they set off on a treasure hunt to find the perfect Conch shell, rumored to possess a magical sound.
As they explore the sandy shore, encountering playful dolphins and curious seagulls, their bond grows stronger. Along the way, they collect fascinating seashells of all colors and patterns,...
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Suffering sea monsters! Can Hubert brave the storm?Meet Rainbow Reef's fabulous fish kids: Aiden, the panicky pufferfish, Sparky the doggone friendly dogfish, Olga the eight-legged bully, her little sister Red, and Hubert, a tiny hermit crab and wannabe spy. When Hubert and friends play hide-and-seek in the spooky Kelp Forest, Red Octopus gets lost. With a storm raging, can Hubert bring her home safely? Finding a tiny octopus in the ocean is trickier...
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Dive under the sea with Sammy O'Gill, a kind bullnose shark. But his shark peers bully him for befriending all sealife. As Viper, Riptide, Squint, and Toothless torment him, his best friend Zoomer the dolphin buoys his spirits. Through their adventures, Sammy discovers courage and the power of embracing what makes you different. This tail-wagging tale reminds us that our differences deepen friendship. When Sammy faces ridicule, Zoomer models loyalty...
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Desde los tiempos antiguos el ser humano ha tratado de domesticar todo tipo de animales, las piscinas granjas y los estanques fue el primer paso para hacer un acercamiento de convivencia con los peces. Esta práctica fue perfeccionada por los años hasta convertirlo en un pasatiempo mundial, los peces no necesitan un amplio espacio para desarrollarse. Por lo que muchas familias pueden permitirse su crianza. En este libro es una portada inicial sobre...
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"Crabbing is a story about young boys learning from their grandfather about the coastal tradition of catching crabs during an eventful day on a saltwater creek. Tilda Balsley's realistic yet poetic depictions coupled with Monica Wyrick's beautiful watercolor illustrations provide a glimpse into the diversity of life along the backwaters of the lowcountry. Crabbing is an intriguing "how-to" for children and evokes nostalgic reminders for readers of...
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“Lobster is served three ways in this fascinating book: by fisherman, scientist and the crustaceans themselves. . . . Corson, who worked aboard commercial lobster boats for two years, weaves together these three worlds. The human worlds are surely interesting; but they can’t top the lobster life on the ocean floor.” — Washington Post
In this intimate portrait of an island lobstering community
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Welcome to the amazing world of Sea Turtles Photos and Facts for Everyone! The animal facts in nature book to be amazed by Sea Turtles.
You will find Sea Turtles in nature with pictures to include the many Sea Turtles species, size, breeding, eating habits, and interesting facts. Sea Turtles Photos and Facts for Everyone is Book 30 of the Learn with Facts Series. This book is around a clear concept: The amazing life of Sea Turtles with facts and...
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Welcome to the amazing world of Penguins Photos and Facts for Everyone! The animal facts in nature book to be amazed by Penguins.
You will find Penguins in nature with pictures to include the many Penguins species, size, breeding, eating habits, and interesting facts. Penguins Photos and Facts for Everyone is Book 28 of the Learn with Facts Series. This book is around a clear concept: The amazing life of Penguins with facts and color photos.
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The Shark's Tooth is a poetic tale of imagination and conservation in which a young girl visiting her grandparents' beach house finds friendship with the ocean's creatures. Sharks' teeth are given to her by her new aquatic friends as gifts, symbolic of her connections to nature and the sea. As the little girl grows up and moves away to the city, she loses her kinship to the natural world. When she returns to the beach house as an adult, she is convinced...
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"Eels [is] more than a fish book. It is an impassioned defense of nature itself. . . . [Prosek] passes on the truth that the often disdained eel, like all migratory fish, is vital and mysterious and worthy of our full effort to bring it back." - New York Times Book Review
"A wonderful account of far-flung travels in pursuit of the secrets of the earth's most mysterious fish. . . . Fascinating and beautifully rendered." - Peter Matthiessen
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First published in 1904, under the German title Kunstformen der Natur, this unique collection of plates holds a lasting influence in both the art and science worlds. Ernst Haeckel's detailed illustrations serve as a visual encyclopaedia for his pioneering research and anatomical discoveries. Working in both pencil and watercolour paint, he preserved the complex forms, patterns, and structures of the organisms he discovered. Featuring intricate depictions...
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Swimming with confidence and bursting with joy, Violet greets her friends Puffer Fish, Moray Eel, Jumbo Shrimp and Stinging Ray. She is outlandishly happy which excites their curiosity.What is her secret? How is she so happy? Can they be that happy too?Inside the book teachers and parents will find Seaside Chat discussion questions that can be adapted for all ages.
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For centuries, humans have been wanting to talk with the animals... especially dolphins.
In the 2nd edition of Dolphin Talk, explorer and animal communicator Dove Joans, aka Dolphingirl shares her personal stories and life experiences on this very captivating subject. It's a natural language that's designed in each of us, and one we can all access, much like playing a musical instrument.
Come discover "interspecies communications with dolphins,"...
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Author Will Millard and illustrator Rachel Qiuqi's In the Tide Pool: A Magic Flaps Book is an interactive first introduction to sea stars, anemone, and other ocean life features double-layer lift-the-flaps for fun and surprises.
Explore life in a tide pool with five interactive nature stories. Each simple "story" is set across a double-page spread and is revealed through double-layer lift-the-flaps. Watch an anemone hide from a seagull, a hermit...
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