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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
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.
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!
10) Super sharks
Author
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Learn everything that's AWESOME about sharks, in this nonfiction Reader that combines cartoon illustrations and photographs!Do you know which shark has 25 rows of backward-facing teeth? Or which shark is covered in a protective stinky slime? It's time to meet... the SUPER SHARKS!Find out all this and more, in Everything Awesome About: Super Sharks, a one-stop shop for the shark-obsessed kid who wants to start reading on their own! With a highly visual...
11) 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.
14) Mako shark
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"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!"--
15) The bull shark
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about the bull shark. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7".
16) Snappy sharks
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Dive into the exhilarating world of this deadly, deep-sea predator in Its all about& Snappy Sharks! Find out whos who in the shark world, how predator sharks hunt their prey, which shark weighs more than three adult elephants, and so much more. Packed with detailed photography, the latest bite-size facts, and a free audio download, this book has everything a shark mad kid could need.
17) So cool! Sharks
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"They have super senses! They leap clear out of the water! They swallow prey in a single gulp! Let's face it: Sharks are ... SO COOL! And, well, so is this book! Sharks are among the world's top predators, but that's just ONE reason why they are SO COOL. So who wouldn't want to hang out with them to learn more! These books blend awesome animal photos with silly quips and info that will delight young readers and animal enthusiasts. For example, kids...
19) Sharkpedia
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Through hundreds of photographs, diagrams, maps, and illustrations, readers will learn where sharks lurk, what they eat, and why they do what they do, as well as hear from scientists and shark-attack survivors.
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