20 Fun Facts About Anglerfish

20 Fun Facts About Anglerfish
Author: Heather Moore Niver
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433969742

With fierce fangs, sharp spines, and beady eyes, anglerfish are monsters of the deep sea. Many even have a glowing lure over their heads to draw prey to them in the dark water. When the prey gets close enough, they attack. This intriguing book takes readers deep under the waves to see these strange and fascinating creatures up close. As creepy as anglerfish are, readers are sure to have fun discovering 20 fun facts about them.

20 Fun Facts About Marine Animal Adaptations

20 Fun Facts About Marine Animal Adaptations
Author: Tayler Cole
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482444135

Marine animals have adapted to their habitat over millions of years. Huge whales and giant squids have been able to grow exceptionally large despite the absence of strong limbs due to the buoyancy of living in salt water. Blubber keeps some animals warm in the deep as other adaptations let animals live in very warm waters. Readers dive into the complex and fascinating subject of life under the sea through 20 interesting facts about how bodies, predation, camouflage, and more have evolved below the surface.

20 Fun Facts About Lionfish

20 Fun Facts About Lionfish
Author: Heather Moore Niver
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433969823

The lionfish is one of the most colorful fish in the sea. It has zebra stripes and beautiful fins. However, the lionfish’s looks aren’t just for show. They tell predators to stay away. The lionfish might be pretty, but it’s also deadly. Numerous dazzling photographs of lionfish in their natural habitat help make this book of fun facts informative and interesting for all readers.

20 Fun Facts About Stingrays

20 Fun Facts About Stingrays
Author: Heather Moore Niver
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433969947

Stingray’s glide gracefully through the water; they seem like alien creatures with their wide, flat bodies and slender tails. They drift to the sea floor and use their flat bodies to stir up the sand and bury themselves. Many stingrays use their deadly stingers to catch prey. Some have powerful mouths for crushing shells. Astonishing photographs allow readers to see these fierce fish in their natural habitat.

20 Fun Facts About Barracudas

20 Fun Facts About Barracudas
Author: Heather Moore Niver
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433969785

The barracuda is a long, slender fish that swims with power and grace. However, it’s also strong and aggressive. Barracudas use two sets of razor-sharp teeth to catch prey and tear them to pieces. Although they usually feed on smaller fish, barracudas fearsome teeth allow them to chop larger fish in half. The fun, informative text in this book is paired with stunning photographs to give readers a unique perspective of these frightening fish.

20 Fun Facts About Moray Eels

20 Fun Facts About Moray Eels
Author: Heather Moore Niver
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433969866

Using simple text and pictures, this book presents facts about moray eels.

Anglerfish

Anglerfish
Author: Ruth Owen
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1900-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477762574

Lurking in the darkest parts of the ocean, the anglerfish could easily be considered the boogeyman of the sea. One of the most hideous creatures--on land or in water--with sickening mating rituals and ruthless hunting methods, the anglerfish is best left alone. Voyage into the dark and learn of this monster of the deep and its trademark glowing lure.

20 Fun Facts About Marine Habitats

20 Fun Facts About Marine Habitats
Author: Jill Keppeler
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2021-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 153826451X

Vast numbers of Earth's plants and animals live in the planet's oceans, but scientists estimate we know about far less than half of them. It may be impossible to know just how many creatures live there, but it's clear that marine habitats are home to thousands of species. With this intriguing book, readers will get a peek into one of the most unusual, least known habitats on the planet. From brightly colored and endangered coral reefs to the darkest of ocean depths, this volume will fascinate kids with information about Earth's most mysterious habitat.

Anglerfish

Anglerfish
Author: Julie Murphy
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1631881108

The ocean is home to a variety of fascinating animals. Strange Sea Creatures: Anglerfish dives in and gives readers a chance to explore this little-known creature. This captivating book provides fascinating facts about these under water animals, including their varied physical traits, habitats, food sources, life cycles, and more. Strange Sea Creatures: Anglerfish provides an interactive approach to teaching life science. The book introduces basic concepts and ideas while also providing activities and exercises that engage students in processes and skills that are essential to scientific learning and discovery.

Fish

Fish
Author: Heather Moore Niver
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2018-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1978501862

This detailed resource offers a simple overview of fish basics. Readers will be able to identify and understand the general characteristics of the fish, as well as its life cycles, habitats, and other behaviors. Vivid photographs and descriptions accompany information about some of the water's most fascinating fish, highlighting some of the water's most interesting creatures, whether they're in freshwater or saltwater. This engaging and informative book, which supports Next Generation Science Standards, is sure to keep even reluctant readers turning the pages.