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21) 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...
Author
Publisher
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"When Steven Spielberg released Jaws in the summer of 1975, his adaptation of Peter Benchley's novel forever type-cast sharks as bloodthirsty man-eaters. But, as we all worried whether it was safe to go back into the water, we failed to notice that while sharks account fewer than four human fatalities per year, humans needlessly kill 100 million sharks per year, which has made the species vulnerable for the first time in its existence and put the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
"Everyone's heard of the Great Whites. But most people know little of the hundreds of other types of sharks that inhabit the world's oceans. Written by two of the world's leading authorities and illustrated by wildlife artist Marc Dando, this is the first comprehensive field guide to all 440-plus species of shark. Color plates illustrate all species, and detailed accounts include diagnostic line drawings and a distribution map for each species. Introductory...
26) 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.
27) The goblin shark
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about the goblin shark. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7".
Author
Publisher
Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Language
English
Description
Baby Shark has become well-known and well-loved by teachers, parents, and children everywhere. And with hilarious and adorable under-the-sea art of Baby Shark, Mama Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandma Shark, and more ocean creatures, kids won't be able to get enough of this silly illlustrated story of a shark family! Children will delight in this silly sing-along story with funny, eye-popping illustrations and informative picture guides to help readers to...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Sink your chompers into these wild facts: Great white sharks can detect a single drop of blood in the water from one-third of a mile away, Fossilized dino poop has been found with ancient shark bites in it, Ninja lantern sharks glow in the dark. They're all weird, and they're all true. And there's A LOT more where that came from! From bizarre creatures in the ocean today to gigantic prehistoric sharks and even some pop culture shark weirdness, this...
32) Sharks and other predators: a nonfiction companion to Magic tree house, #53 : Shadow of the shark
Author
Series
Magic tree house fact trackers volume 32
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #53: Shadow of the shark, they had lots of questions. This book answers their -- and your -- questions about sharks!
34) Wild sharks!
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Chris and Martin Kratt -- the Wild Kratts -- explore the world of sharks from the tiny dwarf shark to hungry Great White to the biggest Whale shark. The Wild Kratts dive in to reveal the different ways these incredible creatures survive in the sea: where they live, who they eat, who eats them, and more!"--
Author
Publisher
Weldon Owen International
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
From the tiny pygmy shark to the massive whale shark, The Magnificent Book of Sharks depicts some of the ocean's most incredible creatures in stunning and accurate, original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sixteen different sharks battle it out in a huge underwater fight! Who will be the champion? This nonfiction Reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious sharks. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects,...
39) Exploring sharks
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Are you ready for a deep dive? An ocean full of sharks is here for you to explore, with fact-packed info about your favorite species--plus some that will suprise you!" -- Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Sharks are some of the oldest creatures on the earth (or, rather, in its waters). This epic survey follows sharks from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through the challenges they face today. Along the way, readers will meet many different sharks from different points in history. They will get an up-close evolutionary look at what makes a shark a shark-like their skin, their teeth, their fins, and more. And they will get a crash...
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