"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...

Provides readers with a comprehensive overview of sharks, including photos, firsthand accounts of shark attacks, and interesting facts.

Photos depict great whites, hammerheads, and more. Scientists tell about encounters. Brings kids close to the mysterious lives of sharks.

Introduces many different species of sharks, pointing out such characteristics as the small size of the dwarf lantern shark and the physical characteristics and behavior that makes sharks killing machines.

"Discusses the sharks of the world, what they are, how they evolved, and how they thrive in their marine environment. Describes shark anatomy and adaptation, shark conservation, shark attacks, and over 450 species"--Provided by vendor.

Photographer David Doubilet takes you down to the deep, where a variety of this amazing family awaits you, from the famous Great White to his foot-long cousins. Doubilet spends much of his life trying to get close enough to look them in the eye. And now, through Doubilet's remarkable photographs, you can too!

"Over four hundred shark species swim in Earth's waters. Readers will discover incredible facts about what sharks look like, how they hunt, and more in this fun book!"--

"Sixteen small but MIGHTY sharks battle it out in a huge fight! Who will be the small shark champion? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 small but savage sharks. Readers will learn about each shark's unique features, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner!"--

"A speedy hunter quietly swims below a group of fish, then jumps up and takes a bite. The mako shark is one of the fastest swimmers in the ocean. It chases other fish for miles until it can attack them with its sharp, pointy teeth. Dive in to learn more about the life of mako sharks and why humans are a threat to this incredible fish. It's time to get shark shocked!"--

An introduction to the many varieties of sharks and the challenges they face in order to survive, including hands-on lessons with information and advice about how readers can protect sharks' endangered numbers.