There are many kinds of baby seals, in a variety of different sizes and colors. Beginning readers discover that all of these different kinds of baby seals really do have a lot in common. Fun facts, written in accessible language, explain where baby seals are born, what they eat, and even how they swim. Vibrant photographs show the many types of these beautiful baby animals in their natural habitat.

Five little seals went out one day. Over the waves and far away. One by one the little seals leave on their own adventure, until finally they return safely to Mama seal.

A baby seal and his mother have a day of learning together. The mother shows her baby seal how to swim and how to dive. He tries each and counts how many times he completes them. By the end of the day, he's tired and ready for a nap. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title "The Life of a Seal" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

While entranced by the seals that swim off the shore of the Maine island she visits during holidays, sixth grader Molly befriends an interesting girl her age who seems different from other humans.

For use in schools and libraries only. Baby seals can swim soon after they are born, but they also need to rest on shore. How can they stay safe if the beach is full of dogs and people?