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Nature, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
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Dive into the most mysterious waters around the world (if you dare) in Spooky Lakes , a must-listen nonfiction book…
from TikTok star and educator Geo Rutherford Some of Earth's strangest-and creepiest-wonders lie deep below the surface. There's Lake Natron, a Tanzanian lake so briny that its waters can mummify any creature that touches its surface; Lake Maracaibo, a Venezuelan tidal bay where a constantly brewing storm sends an average of twenty-eight lightning bolts per second into the water; and at the bottom of Lake Superior, the crew of the USS Kamloops -which mysteriously disappeared in 1921-remains somehow almost perfectly preserved to this day. From Geo Rutherford-the creator of the hit series Spooky Lake Month (over sixty-five million likes!)-comes this thrilling nonfiction book that plumbs the depths of twenty-five unusual lakes around the world. Listeners will learn not only about the science of hydrology, but why understanding the natural world is crucial to protecting it from pollution and climate change. Backed by extensive research and packed with all-new content, Spooky Lakes takes listeners on an adventure through weird and wild waters
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Environment, Animals and wildlife, Nature, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio
With their blue blood, big brains and eight arms, octopuses are dramatically different from any other being. Octopuses are masters…
of camouflage and known for their incredible escapes from tight spots. New research shows that they are highly intelligent creatures, and while they prefer to be alone, they will interact with humans and display unique personality traits. In Octopus Ocean, discover the mysteries and histories of octopuses big and small-their biology, habitat and habits-and explore the top threats to their future, including warming oceans, over-fishing and pollution. Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers this book introduces kids to octopuses all over the world. It discusses octopus habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect octopuses everywhere