Synopsis: "It's February of 2014 in the seaport city of Sevastopol in Crimea. Sofiya Oleksandrivna only wants two things: to figure out a way to get Ilya Ilyich to stop bullying her, and to convince her mother to come back home. But as battleships come to populate the waters around their city and Russian forces, including Ilya's father, start to make their presence known, an even greater threat takes over Sofiya's life. The only escape Sofiya has is the…

Synopsis: Level 3: Grades 2 and 3- At this level the Readers introduce more complex sentence structure and increased vocabulary.Archive photos and detailed illustrations make the stories exciting for children to read on their own. Launched in the spring, this exciting learning-to-read program combines DK's highly visual, non-fiction Eyewitness style with engaging, age-appropriate stories to help children learn to read. The four reading levels make up a…

Synopsis: This lyrical and informative look at the elusive and endangered loggerhead turtle is sure to delight young nature lovers. Far, far out at sea lives one of the world's most mysterious creatures, the loggerhead turtle. For thirty years she swims the oceans, wandering thousands of miles as she searches for food. Until, one summer night, she lands on a beach to lay her eggs—the very same beach where she herself was born. Nicola Davies's lyrical…

Synopsis: Sing and dance along with Baby Shark, in this catchy tune all about hand washing!Sing, dance, and read along to this brand-new song as Baby Shark and the whole shark family washes their fins! A fun tool for kids and caregivers alike, this story will have little ones singing along to the important steps of hand-washing, from squirting soap, lathering up, and drying off. Hand-washing will fly by as you sing along at home or at school, and this…

Synopsis: Clark the Shark is a great read-aloud picture book, with fun rhythm and rhyme, from the ever-popular Bruce Hale and Guy Francis.Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and BOOM. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life—but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark's teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down.Clark the Shark celebrates boisterous enthusiasm—and…

Synopsis: In this level 2 reader, young readers explore the amazing underwater world of coral reefs. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud and for independent reading.

Synopsis: Perfect for back to school, journey along with Inky the octopus as he makes a daring escape from his aquarium to the open sea―based on a real-life aquatic adventure! Published in partnership with the National Aquarium of New Zealand.Follow Inky the octopus as he escapes from his tank at the National Aquarium of New Zealand to the open ocean! Based on a true story, this ocean picture book for children ages 4-7 chronicles the adventure that the…

Synopsis: Raffi's most popular and beloved song about the "little white whale on the go" is available in a sturdy board book edition--just the right size for babies and toddlers!Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Baby Beluga perfect for early learning. Join this adorable baby whale in a busy day at sea, culminating in a warm mother-child bedtime ending. With its delightful illustrations, this…

Synopsis: A shark and a train compete in a series of contests on a seesaw, in hot air balloons, bowling, shooting baskets, playing hide-and-seek, and more, as two boys play.

Synopsis: Open this book and you'll be walking along the ocean shore, looking for all kinds of special things. Some will be small enough to fit in your hand--like shells and sea glass. Others--like the sun and the sky and the waves--will be too big to carry home. But no matter what your journey holds, you'll soon learn that looking for the ocean's treasures can be as important as finding them. Debra Frasier, author-illustrator of the bestselling On the…

Synopsis: This delightful board book, by the author of Giraffes Can’t Dance, features a collection of rhyming poems with colorful illustrations and is a wonderful way to introduce little ones to the animals and fish who live in and around the ocean.Children will love learning about marine life with these fun and snappy poems! This adorable and educational collection includes:·       Lively, colorful illustrations on every page·       Clever rhyming verses…

Synopsis: An enchanting mermaid tale from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series, the perfect Christmas gift for kids!Many claim to have caught a mermaid, but can YOU? Perfect for mermaid lovers, summer reading, and gifts for kids ages 4-10, this funny mermaid picture book offers an irresistible under-the-sea adventure that parents, educators, and children will love! Brimming with fun STEAM-based traps, clever rhymes, and plenty…

Synopsis: Join Delfina the dolphin as she imagines that she becomes other sea animals: a fish, a sea turtle, a pelican, an octopus, a shark, even a manatee! The incredible morphing illustrations will have children laughing as they learn about the real differences between these ocean animals and their respective classes.

Synopsis: Join Fancy Nancy on an exciting trip to the aquarium in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's beginning reader Fancy Nancy: Peanut Butter and Jellyfish. This Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. During a class trip to the aquarium, Fancy Nancy is enjoying all the incredible sea creatures—that is until she comes to the jellyfish exhibit! With the help of Ms…

Synopsis: A Sunshine State Award nominee A high-stakes adventure series perfect for fans of the I Survived series and Hatchet. Eleven-year-old Travis and his family are on a whale watch off the coast of Washington when disaster strikes. The boat capsizes, throwing everyone into the ice-cold chaotic waves. Separated from their families and struggling to stay afloat, Travis and twelve-year-old Marina must use all of their grit and knowledge to survive.…