![]() ![]() Yet until recently, jellyfish were largely ignored by science, and they remain among the most poorly understood of ocean dwellers. ![]() Made of roughly 95 percent water, some jellies are barely perceptible virtuosos of disguise, while others glow with a luminescence that has revolutionized biotechnology. Their sting-microscopic spears that pierce with five million times the acceleration of gravity-is the fastest known motion in the animal kingdom. They make a venom so toxic it can kill a human in three minutes. New York Times Book Review Jellyfish have been swimming in our oceans for well over half a billion years, longer than any other animal that lives on the planet. Berwald's engaging account of these delicate, often ignored creatures shows how much they matter to our oceans' future. is a significant part of the environmental story. A book full of wonders -Helen Macdonald, author of H Is for Hawk Witty, insightful.The story of jellyfish. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Because if Sapience kills him, it could spark another intergalactic war. Left in the hands of terrorists who have more uses for him dead than alive, the fate of Earth rests on Donovan’s survival. But the Prime Liaison doesn’t negotiate with terrorists, not even for his own son. When Sapience realizes whose son Donovan is, they think they’ve found the ultimate bargaining chip. That is, until a routine patrol goes awry and Donovan’s abducted by the human revolutionary group Sapience, determined to end alien control. His dad holds the prestigious position of Prime Liaison in the collaborationist government, and Donovan’s high social standing along with his exocel (a remarkable alien technology fused to his body) guarantee him a bright future in the security forces. Some die-hard extremists still oppose alien rule on Earth, but Donovan Reyes isn’t one of them. It’s been a century of peace since Earth became a colony of an alien race with far reaches into the galaxy. Keep reading this book review for my full thoughts. I’ve been in the mood for a non-humanoid alien SF in my live and Exo delivers. But I’m not even mad about it, because Exo is so nuanced and complex. So long in fact that my library’s e-copy expired and I had to buy it. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you're looking for a great stocking stuffer for your little Pinkalicious reader, be sure to pick up this latest story in the series. And the prose the story is one where, as usual, there's a bit of a lesson in it for the reader. The illustrations are bright, colorful and most of all, yes, PINK. I found myself giggling with my daughter because Victoria captures a preschooler/Kindergartner's observations perfectly. ![]() In this installment, Pinkalicious receives skates as a gift, paints them pink and notices the reactions around her: Ah, more adventures of Pinkalicious! My 5 year old daughter and I love these books and we were so glad when we found an I Can Read! version that my daughter could read with a little help from me. ![]() |