Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea

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By Christine Butterworth
Publisher Candlewick Press
Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea
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Discover the secrets of the endangered sea horse one of natures most mysterious fish through Chris Butterworths clear, engaging text and the intricate engravings of awardwinning illustrator John Lawrence. Dive into the warm ocean and swim around amid the coral and waving sea grass. Do you see an eye like a small black bead peering out at you? Linger for a while and discover the secrets of the sea horse one of the shyest fish in the sea. With a head like a horse, a tail like a monkey, and a pouch like a kangaroo, the sea horse acts like a chameleon, changing color to ward off danger or to show that he and his mate are a lifelong pair. Watch their fascinating mating dance, as the two of them twine their tails together and twirl, before she places her eggs in his pouch to be born. Could there be a more intriguing creature of the sea?

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832 words832 words
32 pages32 pages
Lexile AD750LLexile AD750L
Published 2006Published 2006

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Book ISBN:

9780763648688

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