![Seahorses](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805092390.jpg?itok=O1y8JPv5)
Lyrical language combines with luminous illustrations to detail the life cycle of a male seahorse from small fry (the term for babies) to father. Surprisingly, seahorses change color with the surroundings and males carry the eggs. An author’s note provides additional information.
Seahorses
![Into the A, B, Sea](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439096960.jpg?itok=IQp0QWXr)
Readers are invited into the ocean to see some of its colorful inhabitants from A to Z. Arresting, textured collage illustrations enhance the rhyming couplets that move through the alphabet. Additional brief information about each creature concludes this attractive and informative book.
Into the A, B, Sea
![We’re Sailing to Galapagos: A Week in the Pacific](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1846861012.jpg?itok=nTrzUInE)
Two people in bright, stylized garb sail to the islands known as the Galapagos. On successive days of the week, they see a variety of the animals that live there with the repeating refrain, “We’re sailing to Galapagos….I wonder who we’ll see.” End notes describe in greater detail the location and inhabitants of the Galapagos as well as a brief piece about Charles Darwin who sailed there.
We’re Sailing to Galapagos: A Week in the Pacific
![In the Ocean](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0312663005.jpg?itok=93ktmMmQ)
Colorful sea creatures — from a sea snail and a sea horse, to coral and seaweed — are presented in this small, sturdy book. Single words accompany dark-lined, boldly colored illustrations with glittery paper cleverly incorporated with die-cuts.
In the Ocean
![Wow! Ocean!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1423131134.jpg?itok=yXtMpAga)
Izzy and her sister were mountain girls, so one summer the family decided to go see something new — the ocean. The girls are wowed by the sea, the beach, and its treasures — both real and imaginary — as they explore above and beneath the water. Readers will revisit highly detailed, labeled illustration including the well-placed, well devised fold-outs.
Wow! Ocean!
![Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805090738.jpg?itok=sIjRhq_m)
Richly colored, highly textured illustrations and evocative language follow an ochre sea star (aka starfish) as she lives and hunts for food in the Pacific Ocean. The sea star’s daily routine both informs and inspires. The book also includes references to learn more about these fascinating creatures.
Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish
![Beach Babies](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1936310082.jpg?itok=23qafiE_)
Full color photographs capture beautiful babies at the beach engaged in warm, sunny, beach activities. The limited, lighthearted text serves as captions for each picture.
Beach Babies
![At the Beach](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/031266303X.jpg?itok=xNGQw4U2)
Cut-outs on sturdy pages present a range of objects seen at the beach. Made for the youngest child to recognize, each clearly presented object — ranging from pail and shovel to sun and starfish — is punctuated with glittery paper for a particularly sunny appearance.
At the Beach
![Hello, Baby Beluga](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/157091740X.jpg?itok=JSflqSgt)
Meet a baby beluga whale, its mother, and the sometimes threatening environment in which they live through a series of questions and answers between the beluga and the reader. Softly lined, idealized illustrations are used in this book for older toddlers.
Hello, Baby Beluga
![At the Sea Floor Cafe: Odd Ocean Critter Poems](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1561455652.jpg?itok=BZFkc6OJ)
Poems introduce sea creatures and their habitats using different poetic forms (e.g., concrete, for two voices). Factual information is provided with each poem. This small, attractive collection concludes with where to find out more and a brief explanation of the poetic forms.
At the Sea Floor Cafe: Odd Ocean Critter Poems
![Ocean Soup: Tide-Pool Poems](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1580892000.jpg?itok=Kla2SK4B)
Meet a sea anemone, sea urchin, a sculpin and other inhabitants of a tide pool through poems (in each creature’s voice) and an informative paragraph (in a different typeface). Cartoon-like illustrations complete the engaging animal introductions while additional information is provided.
Ocean Soup: Tide-Pool Poems
![Face to Face with Manatees](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1426306164.jpg?itok=aiAixanM)
Two different environments, two different authors, one goal achieved: to bring alive the process of studying and documenting a fascinating mammal and insect. Both books use the same basic format and text features, stunning photographs, and an informal voice to great effect. This is a series not to be missed. See also: Face to Face with Butterflies (opens in a new window)
Face to Face with Manatees
![What If?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1596433981.jpg?itok=soQPDnsz)
What if two seals play with a beached ball but a third seal isn’t invited to join them? What happens if the other two seals play in the water but the third one doesn’t? But in the third “what if” scenario, things turn out well for all! This seemingly simple saga is sure to require multiple readings — and generate lots of discussion.
What If?
![A Beach Tail](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1590787129.jpg?itok=hwdsHF6q)
Gregory draws Sandy the Lion in the sand on the beach day he and his dad share one summer. Gregory’s father tells the child not to go into the water and not to leave Sandy — but Sandy’s tail is a long one, allowing Gregory to safely discover fascinating beach creatures. Realistic, textured illustrations evoke the place and ideally complement the evocative text.
A Beach Tail
![Ocean's Child](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375847529.jpg?itok=npjBjNn6)
As an Inuit mother and her child paddle home in their boat, they notice other animal mothers and their children preparing for sleep. Attractive, stylized illustrations evoke the Arctic setting as mothers and their young prepare to rest.
Ocean’s Child
![Miranda's Beach Day](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061582980.jpg?itok=fANv-oAa)
Miranda’s day at the beach with her mother is filled with the normal activities, from building castles in the sand to placing a crab in it. The child is disappointed when the day comes to an end but is reassured by her mother that more special days will follow. The joy of sharing a day at the beach is a pleasure all year long.
Miranda’s Beach Day
![Winter's Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545123356.jpg?itok=7k4TxxAf)
A young, injured, Atlantic bottlenose dolphin was rescued and taken to the Clearwater (FL) Marine Aquarium. There the dolphin was treated, named Winter, and was given a prosthetic tail to allow her to swim properly. Full color photographs, an informal text, and additional sources for more information complete this inspiring tale.
Winter’s Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again
![Undersea Animals: A Dramatic Dimensional Visit to Strange Underwater Realms](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1426303343.jpg?itok=1maZ4DKe)
Though not for the youngest hands, stunning colors, and amazing pop-ups are used to introduce sea life — kelp, fish, coral, and other creatures — from unique perspectives. This attractive book is sure to engage readers of all ages.
Undersea Animals: A Dramatic Dimensional Visit to Strange Underwater Realms
![Deep Sea Floor](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1570914036.jpg?itok=rEn3c3Yi)
Rich, realistic illustrations accompany clear text as readers explore what lives in the ocean, the geology of the ocean floor, and the biodiversity. Additional resources are suggested to learn more about he subject.
Deep Sea Floor
![Dark Day in the Deep Sea](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375837310.jpg?itok=xbHlrtXX)
Travel back to the 19th century with Jack and Annie on another Magic Tree House mission for Merlin — this one involving the South Pacific, sea travel with early scientists, and the search for a sea monster.
Dark Day in the Deep Sea
![All About Manatees](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439903610.jpg?itok=nAHjgWkR)
Manatees can grow to up to 13 feet long and weigh up to 3,000 pounds. They harm no other wildlife but are often victimized by human water traffic. These gentle mammals are distant relatives of the elephant but live in warm water. Arnosky’s illustrations and straightforward text provide an introduction to these gentle giants.
All About Manatees
![Wave](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/081185924X.jpg?itok=8lJJ1D11)
No words are needed to share a child’s seaside adventure as she plays with the waves, is knocked down by one, and then discovers the sea’s gifts brought to shore by the wave. Softly lined wash in a limited color palette evoke a summer afternoon on the beach.
Wave
![Looking Closely Along the Shore](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1554531411.jpg?itok=i_FFKHPG)
A full-color, close-up framed by black and a repeated text focuses the reader’s eye. Look closely. What do you see? Turn the page to discover an ochre sea star, sea anemone, a coastal rock, and more. Brief text and crisp photographs introduce children to a different way of seeing and looking.
Looking Closely Along the Shore
![I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803731922.jpg?itok=X8uPSblq)
A giant squid of bright blue likes to think of himself as the “biggest thing in the ocean” – until he is forced to realize that he’s not! Cartoon-like illustrations and understated text allow the humor of the underwater tale to shine.