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1) Shark
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
c2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Engaging images accompany information about the hammerhead shark. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.
5) Sharks!
Author
Series
Animal Planet chapter books volume 1
Publisher
Liberty Street
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
7) Super sharks
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides details on the habitat, characteristics, and behavior of sharks.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
Publisher
Cider Mill Press Book Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"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.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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!
13) Sharks
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Describes the broad range of living sharks, explores their biology and behavior, and dispels the myths. Reveals these creatures to be more than just mindless killing machines.
14) The trench
Author
Series
Megalodon series volume 2
Publisher
Kensington Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This book covers the subject of sharks, featuring information about the latest info on prehistoric sharks, studying sharks in the wild, and surprising discoveries about shark behavior. It includes fun facts, games, hands-on activities, shark jokes, and stories from shark experts"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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!"--
18) Sharks
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks at a variety of shark species, and discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, and eating habits of sharks.
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