Anglerfish

By Elaine M. Alexander, Fiona Fogg (Illustrator)

Explore the mysterious life of the deep-sea anglerfish, a master of survival and deception.

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32 pages· 1,061 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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Journey into the midnight zone, where the enigmatic anglerfish reigns. This fierce predator uses its glowing lure to navigate a world devoid of light. Discover how this creature, a blend of prehistoric mystery and modern marvel, survives in the ocean's harshest depths. Uncover secrets of its hunting prowess and unique mating rituals, sparking curiosity and wonder. Dive deep into a realm where survival is an art, and the anglerfish is its master.

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Deep in the darkest part of the ocean, visit a primordial, fierce-toothed fish that draws in prey with its own bioluminescent lure. Dive thirteen thousand feet below the ocean’s surface, where no ray of sunlight can penetrate. Resources are scarce, and fellow inhabitants scarcer. This is life in the midnight zone–life for the anglerfish, known as the Seadevil of the Deep. Still largely a mystery to scientists, the deep-sea anglerfish is a true source of fascination and awe. To some, the fish resembles a prehistoric creature forgotten by time; to others, she is the embodiment of power, grace, and grit, using her remarkable physical attributes and a talent for deception to survive one of the harshest environments on the planet. In Anglerfish, author Elaine M. Alexander and illustrator Fiona Fogg shine a small light on this mesmerizing, unforgettable creature. A captivating text paired with stunning artwork complement not only STEM but also language arts and history curricula. More facts about the anglerfish–from how it hunts to the surprising way a female mates with far tinier males–await curious readers in the back matter.

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