Blue Marlin

Did you know that the blue marlin uses its spear-like nose to kill prey and protect itself from predators? The blue marlin can also travel at speeds of more than 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour due to grooves on its pelvic fins. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Blue Marlin, a Giants of the Ocean book. Each AV² media enhanced book is a unique combination of a printed book and exciting online content that brings the book to life. Readers can access embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other feature, such as a slide show, matching word activity, and quiz.