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Amazing Creatures of the Gulf of Mexico: Learn About Animals Including Manatees, Seahorses, Hammerhead Sharks, and Vampire Squids! (Curious Fox Books) Ocean Animal Fun Facts for Kids Ages 4-10 - Softcover

Amie Jane Leavitt

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Synopsis

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR KIDS WHO LOVE OCEAN ANIMALS!

Amazing fun facts for kids to learn about the Gulf of Mexico!

  • For kids in grades 1-4, ages 4-10, a non-fiction educational book
  • Life in the Gulf, including its sea creatures, landscape, and vegetation
  • Fun facts told through vibrant photographs and fun captions that engage kids' attention
  • Part of the Renaissance Accelerated Reader program, a digital educational tool used to monitor and manage students' independent reading practices and reading comprehension

Did you know?

  • The Gulf of Mexico is shaped like a horseshoe.
  • Manatees live along the coasts of the Gulf of Mexico.
  • There are more than 750 known shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico.

These are just a few of the amazing facts inside Amazing Creatures of the Gulf of Mexico!

This educational exploration book invites young readers, grades 1-4, to learn about the Gulf of Mexico, its landscape, the sea creatures who make their home there, and its vegetation, all through vibrant photography and captions that capture kids' interest.

Beautiful photos are featured throughout the book, plus further reading and website recommendations, a glossary, and an index. This content is developed for young readers, grades 1-4 (ages 4-10), and is part of the acclaimed Renaissance Accelerated Reader program.

Encourage your child's interest in wildlife, the ocean, and travel, with Amazing Creatures of the Gulf of Mexico!

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About the Author

Amie Jane Leavitt is the award-winning author of nearly 50 books for children and young adults. A former teacher with a degree in education from Brigham Young University, she has taught every grade level and built a career as a writer, editor, and educational consultant. Her engaging nonfiction explores history, biography, science, technology, and nature, with titles on figures such as Nellie Bly and Christopher Columbus, as well as interactive adventures like The Alamo: An Interactive History Adventure. An avid traveler and photographer, Leavitt draws inspiration from global research, bringing curiosity, accuracy, and adventure to every project she creates.

From the Back Cover

Dive into the Gulf of Mexico and Discover a World of Life!


Shallow deltas splash with life, underwater grasslands sway with passing fish, reefs teem with colorful plants and animals, and the cold, dark seafloor attracts animals that can even glow in the dark! The Gulf of Mexico is home to many charming and unusual creatures. In this book, you'll discover animals like the American alligator, hammerhead shark, manatee, Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, sargassum fish, and so many more! Learn about where in the Gulf these animals live, what they eat, and how big they grow. Dive into the gulf's warm waters and explore for yourself!

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