Sea Creatures
About this ebook
Ranging from tiny single-celled creatures to the larger-than-life whales, the ocean is filled with life. Some sea animals live in the darkest depths of the ocean, while others live close to sunlight. From camouflage to way of communicating to existing symbiotically, sea creatures are some of the most adaptable animals on Earth.
With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will explore the deep blue sea and meet all types of aquatic friends.
This book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.
What amazing secrets are hiding under the waves?
- Bioluminescence and the Deep Sea: Explore the midnight zone and meet the strange and wonderful creatures that glow in the dark, like the mysterious Anglerfish and Vampire Squid.
- Ocean Food Chains: Follow the food chain from tiny plankton all the way up to giant whales and fierce sharks, and see how every animal is connected.
- Incredible Animal Adaptations: Learn how clown fish partner with sea anemones and how other animals use their amazing senses and survival skills to thrive in the ocean.
- Full-Color Photographs: See the ocean’s inhabitants up close with brilliant, full-color photos on every page that make learning exciting and fun.
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About the author
Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!
