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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to jellyfish. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Despite their name, jellyfish are not technically fish. These aquatic invertebrates have been around for over 500 million years. Readers will soak up fun jellyfish information, such as the fact that a group of jellyfish is called a smack. They'll be captivated by stunning photographs of jellyfish large and small.

Twelve-year-old Suzy Swanson wades through her intense grief over the loss of her best friend by investigating the rare jellyfish she is convinced was responsible for her friend's death.

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While on a field trip to the aquarium, Nancy discovers that she loves all the different sea life except for jellyfish, but with the help of Ms. Glass and her friends, Nancy is able to overcome her fear of the gelatinous animals. "Join Fancy Nancy on an exciting trip to the aquarium in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's beginning reader Fancy Nancy: Peanut Butter and Jellyfish. This Level One I Can Read book is...

Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the special life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat of jellyfish. Beautiful ocean images aid the student's exploration of these cool, colorful fish. QR codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.