In this lyrical picture book with subtle conservation themes, a girl helps rescue a whale who has washed ashore. Here is a beautifully written, moving story that will appeal to all animal lovers, and to those interested in protecting our oceans and marine life.Emma lives in a crooked house in an old whaling town, and often takes her dog, Nemo, to the beach. On their walks, they find amazing treasures, like shells and stones and sea glass—and even a loggerhead turtl...

Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. They have smooth, gray skin. Their skin feels like rubber.The dolphin's mouth is filled with rows and rows of sharp teeth. They are made for tearing off pieces of meat.Dolphins come in different colors. Most of them are gray, but there are also dolphins that are black and white. There are even some that are all white.Find out what a dolphin looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and som...

What does a whale's skin feel like?How many miles can a whale travel in a year?What is baleen? How do whales eat with it?What is the biggest animal in the world? Is it even bigger than a football field?Learn the answers to these questions, and more.Find out what a whale looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.All measurements in American and metric.LearningIsland.com believes in the...

You might know that they are the biggest land animal on earth, but here are some other things about elephants that you might not know.How much water can an elephant's trunk hold?Can an elephant drink through its trunk?Can an elephant's foot get stuck in the mud?Can elephants run?Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this 15-Minute Book. Elephants are huge, exciting animals that have some strange ways of doing things. How much do you know ...

Why do big cats have pads on their feet?Which is the largest big cat?Which big cat lives at the highest elevation?Which is the only social cat?Which is the only cat that runs its prey to the ground?Find out the answers to these questions and more in this 15-minute book. Amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give child...

What is a manatee? A manatee is a sea creature. It looks like a large, walrus with a fat face. Even though it is huge, this animal is known for being one of the gentlest creatures in the sea. This book will introduce you to manatees and tell you many interesting facts about them, including:What do manatees eat?How many babies does a manatee mother have?Where do manatees live?Do manatees bite people?How do boats hurt manatees?Find out what a manat...

They are one of the fiercest animals in the ocean, feared and hated by many people. How much do you know about sharks? Do you know:Do sharks like to eat people?What does a shark's dorsal fin help him to do?How fast can a shark go through a set of teeth?Do sharks have bones?What does a shark's skin feel like?Find out what a shark looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.All measuremen...

Jellyfish are animals that live in the sea. Most jellyfish are made up of a bell or top part. Then there are lots of tentacles or arms that hang down from the bell. These arms can be up to 100 feet long!The arms are the part of the jellyfish you want to stay away from. They have tiny stingers all over them. These stingers can inject poison into anything they touch.Find out what a jellyfish looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and some ...

Penguins are flightless birds that live in the cold Antarctic. How do they survive in such a frozen climate? Do you know:What do penguins eat?How many kinds of penguins are there?Are there penguins who like warm weather?Can any kinds of penguins fly?Find out what a penguin looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.All measurements in American and metric,LearningIsland.com believes in...

Elephant seals are huge animals that live part of their life on land. When I say they are huge, I mean huge. The male elephant seal can grow to be up to 16 feet (4.9 metres) long. They can weigh 6,600 pounds (3000 kilograms)!An average car weighs about 3,000 pounds (1360 kilograms). That means a male elephant seal can weigh more than two cars! That is big!Female elephant seals are only about half the size of the males. That is still a very big seal, though. Female elephant se...

An octopus is an animal that lives in the sea. It has eight arms, a head and a body. It also has blue blood, and it squirts ink!This book will introduce you to octopuses and tell you many interesting facts about them, including:What are the two ways to say more than one octopus?What color is an octopus' blood?What does an octopus eat?Can octopuses change their color?Find out what an octopus looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, ...

Flynn hates the outdoors. Always has. He barely pays attention in his Outdoor Ed class. He has no interest in doing a book report on Lost in the Barrens. He doesn’t understand why anybody would want to go hiking or camping. But when he gets lost in the wilderness behind his parents’ friends’ house, it’s surprising what he remembers—insulate your clothes with leaves, eat snow to stay hydrated, build a shelter, eat lichen—and how hopelessly inept he is at survival techniques.