"Ocean Bestiary tells the history of our relationship with the sea, one animal at a time, from A to Z. From the earliest Polynesian navigators to the pilots of deep-sea submersibles today, humans have been exploring the globe's most dominant and inaccessible ecosystem and bringing home to those ashore breathtaking accounts of what they observed. Jumping off from the stories of whalemen, pirates, explorers, immigrants, naturalists, writers, painters,...

"The U.S. Marine Corps dates back to the American Revolutionary War. Marines are known for being first to arrive at conflicts around the world. Learn about the roles of Marines and their training, and get an inside look at the advanced equipment, aircraft, and weapons the Marines use to complete their tough missions"--

The biography of Jeanne Villepreux-Power whose curiosity about undersea life led her to pioneer the use of glass tanks for research.

"Engaging images accompany information about the U.S. Marine Corps. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about Marine Expeditionary Units. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"In this entertaining and informative book, science writer Till Hein shares the most tantalizing findings from the world of seahorses, opening up some of the secrets of these magical creatures of the sea. He reveals their intriguing biological features, such as their unique prehensile tails, their fins, and their lack of a stomach (seahorses only have intestines!). He speaks to experts about the fossil record of prehistoric seahorses, and examines...

An in-depth look at the United States Marine Corps-in the New York Times bestselling tradition of Submarine, Armored Cav, and Fighter Wing
Only the best of the best can be Marines. And only Tom Clancy can tell their story—the
fascinating real-life facts more compelling than any fiction. Clancy presents a unique
insider's look at the most hallowed branch of the Armed Forces, and the men and women
who...

His travels are over, but his journey is just beginning...
It takes a different kind of courage to open up to love.
An explosion ended Jake Kelly's military career. Now his days are spent alone on his ranch, and his nights are spent keeping his PTSD at bay. But the former marine's efforts to keep the beautiful local bartender at a distance are thwarted by his canine companion. Every time he turns around, Molly is racing off...

"Plesiosaurs lived more than 200 million years ago! What were their lives like as they swam through the world's ancient oceans? This hi/lo title explores that question through leveled text and colorful illustrations. Readers will learn about Plesiosaurs' body parts, favorite foods, behaviors, and more. Features map the prehistoric world, compare Plesiosaurs' sizes, show off favorite foods, and more. The book ends with a two-page profile that puts...