Marine Life

The manatee—a large, slow moving gentle giant—has abided in our planet’s tropical waters, rivers and bays for over 50 million years. After so much time the manatee has a long history of survival and intrigue. Once mistaken as mermaids by … Continue reading →

Meet Mr. Walrus—an animal that literally lives on top of the world! In his frigid Arctic home, the walrus thrives thanks to adaptations that help him grow, survive, and reproduce. Without a coat of fur wrapping his body for warmth, … Continue reading →

Sharing our planet means protecting the environment so all species can thrive. From natural and human predators to global warming there are threats that can endanger animals and jeopardize their survival. When that happens, humans must step in to make … Continue reading →

It can almost disappear, change color, grow back lost limbs, glow in the dark and glide through water with eight wiggly squiggly arms. What is it? An octopus, of course! This magician of the ocean will dazzle and fascinate young … Continue reading →

Tap into your child’s creative side with this unique issue that uses singing for learning. The “Orca Opera” describes nature’s largest mammal to the tune of a familiar song. Discover why they’re called killer whales and how big they truly … Continue reading →

How are all forms, sizes, and shapes of life dependent on microscopic creatures that drift in the ocean? Meet the busy plankton, a plant and animal form of life that is responsible for much of the oxygen we—and other animals—need … Continue reading →

The ocean is an underworld home to millions of familiar and unfamiliar creatures. One of nature’s more unique fish looks like a bat when gliding through the currently, hides easily in sandy bottoms, and springs rapidly into action when necessary. … Continue reading →

In late summer and early fall some animals sense the changing seasons and respond to nature’s alarm clock to preserve the life of their species. Among those animals are salmon who return to their own birthplace to lay and fertilize … Continue reading →

Students love watching animals perform at amusement parks. In this issue students will learn how sea lions are trained to perform. In addition to following a typical day in the life of Ella, Indigo and their trainer, Sam, students will … Continue reading →

Gliding gracefully along miles of ocean currents, sea turtles have endured since prehistoric times outlasting dinosaurs of eons past. How did these incredible creatures survive when so many larger animals did not? Unfortunately, these nautical survivors are now in danger … Continue reading →