Fish Science

What do you know about starfish? Beginning listeners will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals.

Did you know that in medieval times dogs were known to have accompanied their masters into battle wearing suits of armour? Or that cows from different regions moo in different accents? Were you aware that the courtship dance of some seahorses can last eight hours? Or that an albatross flies much further in a lifetime than the Apollo astronauts did on their moon missions? In this collection, narrators Jason Zenobia, Charles King and Lawrence Keefe talk us through over 1,000 facts about birds, cats, dogs, fish, horses, insects, lizards, sharks, snakes and spiders.

Fred always saw himself as more important than the other fish in the lake. After all, he was much bigger, faster, and smarter than them all. But when he decides to crown himself as king, things go a little different from how he had planned. He ends up on the surface. But what is the lesson he is meant to learn before the time runs out?

What if the Little Mermaid took a moment to reconsider her deal with the sea witch, and decided to change the course of her life her own way, on her own terms? Listen to this charming, alternative story!

¿Qué tienen en común y en qué se diferencian los cangrejos y las langostas? Aunque ambos animales viven en el océano, uno prefiere nadar y el otro caminar. Uno puede ser encontrado en pozas costeras y el otro en alta mar. Ambos tienen esqueletos en la parte externa de sus cuerpos. ¡Hay mucho más sobre estos animales además de ser un buen alimento para nosotros! Aprende sobre estos crustáceos fascinantes en la edición más reciente de la serie de Un libro de comparaciones y contrastes.

Las focas y los leones marinos tienen un aspecto similar y algunas veces es complicado saber cuál es cuál. Ambos mamíferos marinos nadan con aletas y pueden encontrarse en océanos alrededor del mundo. Uno tiene orejas visibles, mientras que las orejas del otro no son externas. Uno atraviesa el agua utilizando sus aletas traseras, mientras que el otro usa sus aletas frontales para nadar. Ya sobre tierra, uno rebota hacia sus alrededores, mientras que el otro puede “caminar” sobre sus aletas.

The third graders at Trident Academy are traveling to the surface of the ocean for the first time ever for a "hugely" exciting activity: They're going to visit a pod of humpback whales! But Kiki is less than thrilled. In fact, she's scared from the top of her head to the tip of her tail. After all, the enormous creatures could swallow her (and maybe her entire class) in one giant gulp! Kiki's pals Shelly and Echo try to help shrink her fears, and when a new friend comes along—a very big, whale-size friend-Kiki's courage emerges, and the fun looms large.

You're probably familiar with many of the common categories scientists use for animals: warm-blooded or cold-blooded, nocturnal or diurnal. But what about the animals that don't fit in? Sharks cannot be classified as warm or cold-blooded—they are somewhere in-between. And Eurasian eagle owls don't hunt during the day or night. Instead, they swoop through the trees at dawn and dusk. Author and science educator Jessica Fries-Gaither introduces eight common categories scientists use and the animals that break those rules.

Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young listeners explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century.

Das größte U-Boot der Welt, die Neptun, verschwindet auf mysteriöse Weise. Sind das Boot und seine Besatzung etwa entführt worden? Der mutige Junge Willy macht sich mit seinem Freund, dem Teddybären Randolf, sofort auf den Weg um das Rätsel zu lösen. Im Atlantischen Ozean erleben die beiden spannende Abenteuer, treffen viele neue Freunde und müssen sich schließlich auf dem Meeresgrund der fiesen Mördermakrele Manni und seinen Horrorheringen stellen, um das verschwundene U-Boot zu retten.

What do you know about rays? Beginning listeners will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals.

What do you know about dolphins? Beginning listeners will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals. In addition to curricular information, social-emotional questions encourage reflection and family/educator engagement tips help connect the topic to the listener's life.

What do you know about sharks? Beginning listeners will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals.

Being in a tank has its advantages. Primarily, people forget that I’m there. I mean, let’s be realistic for a moment, even when they do remember I’m around, they don’t see me as a threat. I’m just a harmless goldfish. But that’s not my full story. See, I’m more than just a goldfish. I can talk—and the people I talk to can understand me. I live with an amazing family: Melinda and her father, who are doing everything they can do to keep me safe and give me the life I dream about. Melinda has her books, and I have mine. This is my side of the story.

Can you find pancakes and pizza crusts in the ocean? The answer might surprise you! Meet some of the wackiest creatures under the sea—creatures that look like food—through engaging text. This funny, informative book introduces listeners to the egg yolk jellyfish, the lettuce sea slug, the chocolate chip sea star, and many more! Accessible language makes this a very fun listen.

There are at least one million different species or kinds of creatures in the ocean. You can do many things to help save these ocean creatures.

Actress Jodie Foster narrates this classic from the Brothers Grimm. One day, a poor fisherman catches and then frees an enchanted flounder who is able to grant any wish imaginable. A simple man without pretensions, the fisherman would rather leave well enough alone. But his wife's greed forces the fisherman to return to the flounder time after time until it is too late.

Larisa tiene que salir del mar. Hay que poner solución a la situación: el mar se está muriendo. Y los culpables, son los seres humanos que sólo saben pensar a corto plazo y no se dan cuenta de que el futuro del planeta depende del mar. ¿Por qué se creen que se llama a la tierra "el planeta azul"? ¡Es que no se enteran...! Pero Larisa y sus amigos, van a despertar las conciencias dormidas y a poner remedio.

Today I Found a Mermaid has charmed both children and parents with its captivating tale and beautiful narration. Children will be delighted to hear how imagination and friendship can change an ordinary visit to the beach into a magical adventure! This beautiful children’s audiobook will be a favorite! It’s the perfect light-hearted audio adventure for little ones who love mermaids and imaginary play.

In Nerdy Babies: Ocean, follow our intrepid infants into the watery depths. Check out animals, plants, and fish that live in the ocean. Plus, learn about the unique ecosystem in this simple text written in question-and-answer format.