Chapter 1: Meet the Seahorse
Vikings: 30+ Fun Facts for Kids About These Amazing Sea Travelers
by Ruben Ygua
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| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 2546 KB |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Print length | : | 32 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
| Paperback | : | 50 pages |
| Item Weight | : | 6.7 ounces |
| Dimensions | : | 8.5 x 0.12 x 11 inches |
- Seahorses are the only fish where the male carries the babies.
- Seahorses can change color to camouflage themselves from predators.
- Seahorses have no teeth or stomach.
- Seahorses can move their eyes independently of each other.
- Seahorses are very poor swimmers and rely on their tails to anchor themselves to seaweed or coral.
Chapter 2: The Giant Blue Whale
- Blue whales are the largest animals to ever live on Earth.
- A blue whale's tongue weighs as much as an elephant.
- Blue whales eat up to 4 tons of krill every day.
- Blue whales can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes.
- Blue whales communicate with each other using low-frequency sounds that travel hundreds of miles through the ocean.
Chapter 3: Dolphins, the Playful Mammals
- Dolphins are highly intelligent creatures and have their own language.
- Dolphins are very social animals and live in groups called pods.
- Dolphins use echolocation to navigate and find food.
- Dolphins can swim up to 40 miles per hour.
- Dolphins are known for their playful and friendly nature.
Chapter 4: Sharks, the Apex Predators
- Sharks have been around for over 400 million years.
- There are over 500 species of sharks.
- Sharks have multiple rows of teeth that are constantly replaced.
- Sharks have a keen sense of smell and can detect blood from miles away.
- Sharks are not as aggressive towards humans as movies make them seem.
Chapter 5: Other Amazing Sea Creatures
- Jellyfish are not actually fish, but are invertebrates.
- Octopuses have eight arms and three hearts.
- Sea turtles can live for over 100 years.
- Coral reefs are home to over 25% of marine life.
- The ocean covers over 70% of the Earth's surface.
