A Sea Monster S Tale
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A Sea Monster S Tale
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Author : Colin Speedie
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2021-06-08
A Sea Monster S Tale written by Colin Speedie and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-08 with Nature categories.
There are few marine creatures as spectacular as the Basking Shark. At up to 11 metres in length and seven tonnes in weight, this colossal, plankton-feeding fish is one of the largest in the world, second only to the whale shark. Historically, Basking Sharks were a familiar sight in the northern hemisphere – off the coasts of Norway, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the USA, for example. In an 18th Century world without electricity, they became the focus of active hunting for their huge livers containing large amounts of valuable oil, primarily used in lamps. Catch numbers were small enough to leave populations largely intact, but during the 20th Century a new breed of hunter joined the fray, some driven as much by a need for adventure as for financial gain. With improved equipment and experience, they exploited the shark on an industrial scale that drastically reduced numbers, leading to localised near-extinction in some areas. From the 1970’s onward a new generation took to the seas, this time with conservation in mind to identify where the shark might still be found in the waters around the British Isles, employing new technologies to solve long-standing mysteries about the behaviour of this elusive creature. Using the best of both old and new research techniques, the case was built to justify the species becoming one of the most protected sharks in the oceans. Today, the Basking Shark is a much-loved cornerstone of our natural heritage. There are positive signs that the population has stabilised and may even be slowly recovering from the damage of the past, proving that timely conservation measures can be effective. Join us on a journey amidst wild seas, places, people and conservation history in the battle to protect this iconic creature – a true sea monster’s tale.
Victorian Tales The Sea Monsters
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Author : Terry Deary
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-07-13
Victorian Tales The Sea Monsters written by Terry Deary and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-13 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Western is the biggest, fasted steamship in the world. But the crew of the little Irish steamship Sirius are determined to beat Brunel's sea monster and be the first ship to cross the Atlantic by steam alone. With fires causing havoc, Brunel getting injured and one ship running out of coal, which steam sea monster has the power to win this dangerous race? Terry Deary's Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians, including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
Mysteries And Sea Monsters
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Author : Graham Faiella
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2021-04-01
Mysteries And Sea Monsters written by Graham Faiella and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-01 with History categories.
The sea realm has ever been mysterious: strange happenings upon it, an unfathomable abyss of 'The Great Unknown' below. Before the scrutiny of scientific Enlightenment and Age of Reason, in the eighteenth century, ghost ships and oceanic monsters were the stuff of superstition, myth and legend to explain the inexplicable, to enthral the imagination – and enliven the unimaginable. Narratives of phantom ships manned by ghostly (sometimes skeletal) crews, or damned like the Flying Dutchman to roam the seas forever; of sinister, sinuous sea serpents; and the lore of the terrible multi-tentacled kraken. Accounts inspired spirited controversy amongst believers and sceptics, in the awestruck thrill of such frightful enigmas.
Real Life Sea Monsters And Their Stories Of Survival
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Author : Anita Ganeri
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2023-09-14
Real Life Sea Monsters And Their Stories Of Survival written by Anita Ganeri and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-14 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories of ten real-life sea monsters, the myths and legends surrounding them, their discoveries and how they survive today. Around the world, sailors from ancient times onwards have told stories of colossal, deep-sea creatures that capsized ships and terrorised crews. Far from home, and often venturing into the unknown, it's no wonder sailors put the dangers they faced down to the threat from sinister sea beasts. The oceans are mysterious places, and the deep-sea is one of the last places on Earth to be explored. So, while there may be no such thing as a sea serpent or mermaid, there are plenty of other weird and wonderful creatures lurking down there. Some of these real-life animals are the inspiration behind the sea monsters of myth. Others are so fantastical in their own right, it's difficult to believe that they actually exist. This book brings together 10 real-life sea monsters, with fascinating facts, figures and folklore. There are also tales of how these extraordinary creatures were discovered, and about their adaptations for surviving in the wild. This high-interest approach to the natural world shows the diversity of nature, evolution and adaptation and can be used to support the science curriculum study of living things at key stage two. Full-colour photographs combined with illustrations make this a beautiful and fascinating introduction to real-life sea monsters around the world.
Sirens And Sea Monsters
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Author : Mary Pope Osborne
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Release Date : 2003-09
Sirens And Sea Monsters written by Mary Pope Osborne and has been published by Turtleback Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09 with Children's stories categories.
For use in schools and libraries only. After returning from the Land of the Dead, Odysseus and his men are warned that the rest of his journey will remain challenging as they will have to face a deadly six-headed monster and a fierce whirlpool before finally reaching port.
The Sea Monster S Secret
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Author : Malka Drucker
language : en
Publisher: Gulliver Books
Release Date : 1999
The Sea Monster S Secret written by Malka Drucker and has been published by Gulliver Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Fiction categories.
A young man proves himself to be resourceful and brave, despite the mockery of his nagging mother-in-law, when he wears the skin of the ferocious sea monster he has slain.
Sea Monster
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Author : Jordan Quinn
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-06-10
Sea Monster written by Jordan Quinn and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-10 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Troubled waters ahead! Lucas and Clara search for a scary sea monster in this third chapter book in the fantastical Kingdom of Wrenly series. Something has been making waves around Wrenly, and it’s not the tides. Prince Lucas is sure that it’s the mysterious sea monster that has only been heard of in tall tales. Now the legendary monster is frightening everyone—from fishermen, to the king’s men, to even the hardiest of sea captains. With the aid of his best friend, Clara, and a cast of unlikely helpers, it’s up to Prince Lucas to discover what is bothering the beast—and make the trouble stop! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
The Sea Monster
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Author : Chris Wormell
language : en
Publisher: Red Fox Picture Books
Release Date : 2006
The Sea Monster written by Chris Wormell and has been published by Red Fox Picture Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Children's stories categories.
The sea monster lives down at the bottom of the ocean but one day he swims up to the shore, sits among the rocks and happens to see a boy and his little dog playing in the rock pools. Suddenly, the current carries the boy's toy boat out among the waves and when he tries to reach it the boy is swept far out to sea. An old fisherman tries to rescue him but the sky is dark and the waves are big. Who will help the boy now?
Let Sleeping Sea Monsters Lie
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Author : Eva Ibbotson
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2012-05-10
Let Sleeping Sea Monsters Lie written by Eva Ibbotson and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-10 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Are you brave enough to find out what happens when a spoilt girl is spiteful to a giant hungry worm? Can you bear to watch a (very silly) boy poke an angry sleeping sea-monster? Do you dare to discover why should you never, ever steal milk from a Frid?* Beware: Naughty children always get their just deserts . . . Eva Ibbotson's Let Sleeping Sea-Monsters Lie contains five delightfully funny cautionary tales, with a foreword by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo. *A dog-munching rock. Doesn't everyone know that?
Real Life Sea Monsters
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Author : Judith Jango-Cohen
language : en
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Release Date : 2007-08-01
Real Life Sea Monsters written by Judith Jango-Cohen and has been published by Millbrook Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Long ago, sailors told tales about terrible monsters that lurked in the sea. Many of their stories may have been based on amazing—but real—sea creatures. Giant squid catch their food with tentacles and fight huge sperm whales. Manatees breathe air and must eat 100 pounds of food every day. Fifty-foot long oarfish have silvery, snakelike bodies. What monsters could they have inspired? Find out more about these real-life sea monsters and the scary stories sailors told about them!