Deep under the ocean, a father seahorse gets ready to do something astonishing—he is going to give birth to his babies. Hundreds of them! The tiny seahorse fry emerge from their father’s pouch and swim off. So begins the life of a baby seahorse! In this coming-of-age introduction to these unusual fish, readers will learn how seahorse pairs bond for life, how dad gives birth to the couple’s babies, and how the little seahorses must take care of themselves as soon as they are born. The colorful interior spreads and gorgeous photos of seahorses are sure to delight emergent readers.

Packed with fascinating facts about life cycles. Amazing photographs of every stage. Labelled diagrams to explain growth and development.

When Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs, she does it on Mr. Seahorse's belly! She knows he will take good care of them. While he swims waiting for the eggs to hatch, he meets some other underwater fathers caring for their babies: Mr. Tilapia, who carries his babies in his mouth; Mr. Kurtus, who keeps his on his head; and Mr. Catfish, who is baby-sitting his young hatchlings. Eric Carle has done it again, with astonishingly beautiful collage illustrations and a story that introduces the very young to the wonders of aquatic life . . . and some very special daddies. A "hide and seek" feature with acetate overlays adds a colorful surprise.

Learn all about seahorses, who carry their babies in a pouch! Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

The Seahorse restaurant, nestled on the mouth of the River Dart, champions some of the best fish and shellfish in the world from the nearby landing site and is a favourite haunt of the foodie establishment. The menu is a seafood lover's tour of Europe's great fish dishes and cooking over a charcoal fire is the restaurant's speciality. With an emphasis on freshness and the catch of the day, the food's simplicity is as deceptive as it is delicious. Cherished by critics, foodies and locals, The Seahorse is a rare gem in Britain's sea of restaurants and was named 'Best Seafood Restaurant in the UK 2013' by the Good Food Guide and 'Best UK Restaurant 2012' by Observer Food Monthly. The Seahorse showcases over 70 spectacular dishes served at the restaurant. Celebrating the seasons and reflecting the restaurant's changing menu in tune with the harvest from the waves, it combines insightful features focusing on the restaurant's suppliers in Europe and stunning photography from Chris Terry to create a beautiful and accessible addition to any seafood lover's kitchen.

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

Meet the seahorse! Learn about how this ocean animal eats tiny zooplankton. Elementary-aged readers will discover how seahorses use camouflage to hide from predators. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating sea creatures. A Mexican folktale explains how the seahorse became a fish.