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1) The shallows
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Nancy is surfing on a secluded beach, and finds herself on the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of Nancy's ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude.
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"On a barren seafloor, the pearlfish swims into the safety of a sea cucumber's anus. To find a meal, the female bolas spider releases pheromones that mimic a female moth, luring male moths into her sticky lasso web. The Glyptapanteles wasp injects a caterpillar with her young, which feed on the victim, erupt out of it, then mind-control the poor (and somehow still living) schmuck into protecting them from predators. These are among the curious critters...
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"Thirteen flies become tasty snacks in this clever reverse counting book about predators and prey. Science meets subtraction as a swarm of flies buzzes along, losing one member to each predator along the way. Includes a guide to eating bugs, complete with nutritional information for a single serving of flies."--
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"A red fox with a long, bushy tail is dashing after a white rabbit. An enormous grizzly bear is swatting at a leaping pink salmon. These vivid images of predators going after their prey fill us with both fear and wonder. In this book, readers will take a closer look at the ancient relationship between predators and prey. They'll learn about the importance of keystone species and the many interactions within an ecological community. This book teaches...
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Using the seven deadly sins as a road map, Riskin offers dozens of jaw-dropping examples that illuminate how brutal nature can truly be and shows ways this deadly world has shaped us as humans and what our responsibilities are to this terrible, wonderful planet we call home.
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"The animals of the South Sea are hungry. But who is hungrier than all of the rest? The kicking krill may swarm and the blue cod are out hunting for dinner, but neither is fierce enough to be tops in this habitat. Could it be the lurking sharks, pointy-tailed rays or the toothy barracuda? Dive into this rhythmic text to discover who is at the top of this food chain."--
17) Deadly predators
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"Fascinating images accompany information about deadly predators. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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Beastars volume 3
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An unflappable girl and a cast of lovable male roommates at a boardinghouse create bonds of friendship and romance. When Ten moves out of her parents' home in the mountains to live in a boardinghouse, she finds herself becoming fast friends with her male roommates. But can love and romance be far behind?
19) Food chains
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"Delves into how food chains work and the delicate balance required to keep the food chain links connected when ecosystems are disrupted."--
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