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You might think that there's not much to jellyfish, but this audiobook will make you think again. Did you know that jellyfish can thrive in waters that would suffocate other sea creatures? Or that some jellyfish can flash different colours from purple to green? Or that they have the world's most powerful venom? There is even a jellyfish that is immortal! There are more than 2000 kinds of jellyfish, and they're one of the few creatures that will thrive in warmer waters due to climate change – yikes!

More than 70 percent of Earth is covered in water. Yet only about 3 percent of it is freshwater that people can use. Every year, parts of the world suffer through severe droughts, and millions of people don’t have easy access to clean drinking water. Why is there a shortage of clean and healthy water? Max Axion and the Society of Super Scientists travel around the world to learn the reasons behind the global water crisis. Young listeners can tag along to discover what causes water scarcity and find out ways they can help preserve this precious resource.

Deep underwater, something shifts. Ocean water pulls back from the shore, then comes flooding back. Tsunami! These massive waves happen when earthquakes or other actions cause huge amounts of water to shift.

You may know about the sinking of the Titanic. But did you know science played a big role in the ship’s voyage, disaster, and discovery? Learn all about the ship and the events that led to its sinking.

People, plants, and animals all need rain. But the ground can take in only so much. Too much, and the land will flood. Farms and cities can be damaged. People must move to dry ground until, slowly, the water soaks into the earth.

Big bodies. Razor-sharp teeth. Crushing jaws. Great white sharks are some of the most feared sharks. Some people say they seek out people as food. But this is a myth. Attacks on people are very rare. Some people say great whites live only in warm waters. This is a myth too! You can’t believe everything you hear! Listeners will bust more myths about these top ocean predators.

Snatch! A great white leaps out of the water to catch a seal. How did it get its dinner? It used its superpowers! From a super sense of smell to super speed, a shark’s body is built for one thing—hunting. Its nostrils can smell some substances 10,000 times better than people! Low light? No problem! A shark’s eyes see well in dim light.

Would you swim with sharks? Many people do! Marine biologists swim with sharks to learn more about these top predators. Snorkelers witness whale sharks and spy spotted leopard sharks. Some thrill-seekers even cage dive to get face-to-face with the giant toothy jaws of great whites!

Have you wondered how the oceans affect the weather? Do you know what kinds of creatures you can find below the water's surface? Explore the world's oceans in this fact-filled book.

What are clouds? How are they made? And why do they seem to move cross the sky? Learn the answers to these questions and more and discover the science behind clouds and their patterns.

Discover the origins of water on Earth...with a talking comet! In this audiobook, an enthusiastic comet speeds through the universe, from the far reaches of space to planet Earth. Along the way, this rocketing rock reveals how our precious blue planet became, well, blue! This laugh-out-loud nonfiction book will have listeners young and old thirsty for more science.

Female orcas, or cows, lead an orca pod. They raise young and help the pod find food. Learn all about orcas and the important roles cows play to ensure the pod’s survival.

The ocean is salty and can be warm or cold. It covers 70 percent of the Earth and is my home. I love to hunt and eat fish but am not an octopus. I am a graceful swimmer and can jump out of the water but am not a dolphin. What animal am I? Use the clues and guess!

¡Hola! Soy un gran tiburón blanco. No te espantes por mis dientes filosos. Comencé la vida siendo mucho más pequeñito, ¡al igual que tú! Aprende más sobre el ciclo de mi vida desde que era una cría hasta ser el mayor depredador del mar.

Did you know the deepest parts of the ocean are still largely unexplored? Courageous explorers risk their lives to go to these great ocean depths. Other explorers journey into deep volcanoes, caves, and mines. Who are they and why are they seeking a glimpse of the world deep below the earth's surface? Listen to find out!

Most of Earth is covered in water. Water falls from the sky as rain or snow. All living things need water to survive. Discover why water is an important part of nature!

Korallenriffe: Erkundet mit uns eines der letzten Paradiese der Natur: das Korallenriff, Heimat unzähliger Tier- und Pflanzenarten. Wer sind die winzigen Baumeister solch gewaltiger Bauwerke? Weshalb sind die Riffbewohner oft so bunt? Was spielt sich in der Nacht am Riff ab? Und was kann man zum Schutz dieser wunderbaren Unterwasserwelt tun?

Wie entstehen Wellen und Tsunamis? Was sind Ebbe und Flut? Womit verteidigen sich Meerestiere gegen Fressfeinde? Und warum sind die Ozeane so wichtig für uns und dennoch in Gefahr? Ein facettenreiches Thema! In diesem Hörbuch können sich Kinder Wissen über die Meere und Ozeane aneignen. Für jede Menge Spaß sorgen Witze und spannende Rätsel.

A água é fonte permanente da vida e da sobrevivência de todos os seres vivos neste nosso planeta azul. Este livro explora não só a importância da água para o bom funcionamento de todo o ecossistema da Terra, mas também vai além, nos mostrando a importância de cuidarmos desse recurso tão precioso e finito. Uma reflexão pratica sobre a água e nosso papal em sua preservação, agora em nova edição.

Earth is nearly 70 percent water. Most of this water is frozen in the form of glaciers. As our planet warms, glaciers are melting faster than usual. Sea levels rise, and water washes over coastal areas. Homes are destroyed. Habitats are lost.