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"Introduces readers to the lives of sharks and how they help their environments."--

"This book introduces young readers to the big, spooky, and fang-filled goblin shark! Complete with awesome photographs, a range map, and more!"--Amazon.com.

"Sharp teeth, super senses, and those infamous fins--what's not to love about sharks? Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore one of the world's most notorious--and fearsome--animals. Learn what makes a shark a shark, what sharks like to eat, and how these predators of the deep have evolved. Ever wonder which shark is the smallest? Or the fastest? Even the most deadly? You'll find your answers in The Shark Book, with countless...

This titles presents different types of sharks and the real-life challenges they face.

Set over a 24-hour period, meet deadly tiger sharks, baby lemon sharks, and gigantic basking sharks in this kids' nonfiction book about the coolest predators in the ocean. Dive under the sea to follow the lives of individual sharks as they hunt, hide, and play their way through their day. Marine biologist and shark conservationist Carlee Jackson cleverly weaves the story from gargantuan whale sharks to tiny epaulette sharks (who hunt in rock pools!)...

Simple text and photographs describe whale sharks, discussing how they hunt, where they live, and more.

"Photography accompanies information about saltwater crocodiles vs. great hammerhead sharks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Earth's seas are home to many different kinds of sharks, from a mega creature that eats mini-seafood to a shark that can see behind itself. They are powerful predator fish that rarely attack people. But how much do you really know about sharks and how they live? Let's take a closer look at these amazing fish! Filled with eye-catching photos, this book answers shark-tastic questions with fun facts that will captivate young readers."--Page [4] of cover....

"Readers will learn all about sharks and the human relationship with sharks, including how researchers study sharks at sea and how students can get involved in learning more about sharks and helping to protect these incredible creatures"-- "Sharks evolved about 420 million years ago, and have adapted to survive both deep in the ocean and in shallow-water habitats. Many species are now endangered due in part to commercial fishing and water pollution....

"People once thought that sharks weren't very smart. It turns out those people were WRONG! Wise-cracking sharks set the record straight in this funny, fact-filled book for young shark lovers. Sharks have their own way of thinking. And their way of thinking has made them one of the top predators in the ocean. Sharks can sniff out injured animals over great distances. As hunters, they use their special electro-sense to zero in on hidden prey. They have...