An introduction to seahorses and sea dragons and their world.

What looks like a sea horse covered with leaves? ItÕs the sea dragon! Learn all about this real-life dragon that lives in the ocean off the coast of southern Australia. Life science curriculum links are covered throughout. Critical thinking questions using the common core are also included.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of different species of seahorses, sea dragons, and pipefish, through simple text and photographs.

This book is a part of the best selling Australian Animals series providing young students with an engaging introduction to some unique Australian wildlife, and answers such questions as what each featured animal looks like, where they live, the food they eat, their life cycles, and threats to their survival.

Readers swim with some exciting sea creatures as this series explores a particular animal group's natural history, adaptations, population status, interactions with humans and other animals, and conservation efforts on their behalf.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces sea dragons to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

The life cycle of this fascinating fish is unique in many ways. The males, for example, carry the developing embryos inside their bodies. In The Life Cycle of a Sea Horse children will learn about the stages of development sea horses undergo as they grow into adults. Beautiful photographs accompany easy-to-read text.