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Get to know
the southern sea otters floating in Monterey Bay. Find out these
enchanting creatures survive in cold waters (really warm fur), why
sea otters rest with their paws up (to conserve heat), how they
eat (in the water, floating on their back), and more. Great close-up
photographs. (Picture book)
Also, get the scoop on the seals and sea lions you'll see barking on the rocks in Monterey: A
Colony of Seals
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Giant kelp beds are home to sea otters, seabirds and seals. Discover the kelp forest layers, what lives in the kelp forest (bright orange garibaldi fish, hermit crabs, rockfish,) and what eats kelp. Colorful photographs. (Illustrated chapter book)
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Fictional
diary of Rosalinda and Simon Delgado, teenagers on
a rancho near Monterey. It's 1838, and Padre Ramon, visiting from
Mexico City, is a treasure trove of stories tales
of pirates in Monterey and uprisings at the Carmel Mission. Excellent
historical illustrations. (Chapter book)
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Monterey,
1818. Life is peaceful in Spanish-controlled Monterey, until a
black frigate sails into the bay and buccaneers attack the town.
When young Carlito's father is shot and killed, Carlito tries
to burn the pirate ship, but ends up a stowaway, sailing down
the coast of California. (Chapter book)
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(More children's
books on other California pages) |