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National geographics pristine seas project sends expedition teams to remote, unexplored places in the ocean. You are now leaving the national geographic kids website. National geographic publishes bestselling and awardwinning nonfiction books for all ages. All this and so much more awaits you on your ocean odyssey. Learning about animals is a great way to keep kids excited about their natural world. This is a beautiful book with large, colorful images. National geographic kids ocean animals sticker activity.
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