Portuguese Man-Of-War Floating Misery |
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| Author:
| Lunis, Natalie |
| Series title: | Afraid of the Water Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59716-990-5 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2009 |
| Publisher: | Bearport Publishing Company, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $16.96USD $41.36 |
Book Description:
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You may not see a Portuguese man-of-war when you're swimming in the ocean. Yet that doesn't mean you're safe. A man-of-war's tentacles are so long up to 165 feet (50 m) that a swimmer could brush against them and get stung without ever seeing the creature. A sting from the man-of-war is extremely painful, but fortunately it usually isn't strong enough to kill a human. In Portuguese Man-of-War: Floating Misery, kids will learn all about the natural habitat, physical characteristics,...
More DescriptionYou may not see a Portuguese man-of-war when you're swimming in the ocean. Yet that doesn't mean you're safe. A man-of-war's tentacles are so long up to 165 feet (50 m) that a swimmer could brush against them and get stung without ever seeing the creature. A sting from the man-of-war is extremely painful, but fortunately it usually isn't strong enough to kill a human. In Portuguese Man-of-War: Floating Misery, kids will learn all about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of this dangerous sea creature. Spectacular, full-color photos and a narrative format will keep readers turning the pages for more.