"This irresistible book within a book introduces us to Blobfish, known as the "ugliest fish in the sea" ... or is he actually the fish who will steal our hearts? Did you know that the deepest parts of the ocean are over one mile deep -- too far down for any sunlight to reach? That's where Blobfish lives. But this book isn't about Blobfish ... or is it? This true (clever) story about the (misunderstood) Blobfish is sure to make you smile. Full of fun...

Caldecott Honor–winning Steve Jenkins provides a top-to-bottom look at the ocean, from birds and waves to thermal vents and ooze.

Half the earth's surface is covered by water more than a mile deep, but most of this watery world is a mystery to us. In fact, more people have stood on the surface of the moon than have visited the deepest spot in the ocean.

Come along as we travel

down,

down,

down,

from the surface to the bottom of

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Travel deep into the ocean way below the surface and you'll encounter some creatures you never knew existed! This book takes you on a journey through the dark depths of the sea towards the ocean floor. Most ecosystems need sunlight, but deep in the ocean where the sun doesn't shine animals have adapted some very interesting ways to see, protect themselves, and eat. Discover the unique habitats, adaptations, and food chains of these deep -sea creatures....

Students will journey into the deep and have a glimpse of what life is like in the most unexplored place on Earth; the ocean. Through amazing photographs and lively text, readers will learn about fish with transparent heads and worms that resemble tubes of lipstick. They will discover how marine creatures survive without light and how they adapt as hunters, farmers, and deep-sea recycling centers. Students will solve a sea-monster mystery that haunted...

A variety of marine animals, including birds, fish, and invertebrates, pose for portraits against a white background while narrating distinctive aspects of their natural histories.

Simple text and photographs present facts about and introduce young readers to marine animals.

"Describes adaptations that occur in the deep sea environment, including general adaptations and examples"--Provided by publisher.

Journey through the depths of the ocean into the dark Midnight Zone and discover the mysterious animals that live there. Learn about how their bodies make their own light or adapt to living in low-light areas, how they hunt, what they eat, and how they keepthemselves safe from predators. --Publisher

Examines the harsh living conditions that exist deep below the surface of the ocean and describes the animals, including the squid, hatchet fish, and tubeworm, that have adapted to those conditions and have made the deep parts of the ocean their home.

In text and photographs, presents what is known about the deep ocean and the exotic creatures that live there.