Akron Public Library

Presents factual information about the anatomy, strength, and behavior of sixteen ocean creatures and describes the probable winner of a competition among them.

Meet some of the babies who are being raised at the aquarium, and learn what happens when they grow up.

Learn about the habits and habitat of the smallest and most endangered marine mammal.

Learn about the unique characteristics and challenges of this endangered, unusual fish.

"There are more than 500 different kinds of sharks, and there is so much to learn about these amazing creatures. Dive into this book to see what makes them special."

"In this astonishing book from the author of the bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. Sy Montgomery's popular 2011 Orion magazine piece, "Deep Intellect," about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death,...

The adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill take them to Oz where they help solve the problem of Pom, whose truelove's heart has been turned to ice by witches.

Sixteen-year-old Robbie Daniels, happy to get a job aboard a troller fishing for king salmon off southeastern Alaska, finds himself in danger when he discovers that his mysterious captain is searching for long-buried Russian plaques that lay claim to Alaska and the Northwest.