"While swimming off the coast of Maui, Susan Casey was surrounded by a pod of spinner dolphins. It was a profoundly transporting experience, and it inspired her to embark on a two-year global adventure to explore the nature of these remarkable beings and their complex relationship to humanity. Casey examines the career of the controversial John Lilly, the pioneer of modern dolphin studies whose work eventually led him down some very strange paths....

Introduces young readers to the behavior, characteristics, and habitat of dolphins, answering questions like why dolphins live in the water and yet breathe air.

Teaches readers all about dolphins, from the classic bottlenose dolphin to the orca.

In Dolphins, beginning readers will learn about the behaviors of dolphins under the sea. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the different methods dolphins use to find food. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a dolphin, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about dolphins online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...

With more developed vocabulary and language patterns and full-spread illustration-enhanced photographs, transitional readers learn about the bottlenose dolphin's ocean habitat. Children who are using strategies to figure out unknown words build confidence as they learn more advanced word patterns and uncover information on their own. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Magic Readers is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how dolphins live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...

Introduces dolphins to young readers, providing information on such topics as what dolphins look like, where they live, what they eat, and how they communicate.

"Spend a day in the life of a bottlenose dolphin in the first book in this new series from Sandra Markle, the bestselling author of the What If You Had... series! Dive in and learn all about bottlenose dolphins in the first book in the Could You Ever... series! From what they eat, to where they live, to how they interact with one another, this imaginative book places kids right into the action as they learn all about these amazing creatures"-- Provided...

"In Dolphin or Porpoise?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these aquatic mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the mammals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each mammal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature...