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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
Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Stunning photographs from around the world show the biggest sharks, the littlest sharks, and sharks with some of the strangest features. Compelling text reveals how a shark's special traits, such as its size or a super-long tail or a hammer-shaped head, allow the fish to live in its specific place on Earth
6) 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...
7) Sharks!
Author
Series
Publisher
Treasure Bay
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Learn all about these feared predators that live throughout Earth's oceans. Open the book to discover many unusual sharks, and read about their amazing abilities in hunting prey. --back cover
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"From shark attack survivor to the shark's biggest advocate, Paul de Gelder tells us just why these majestic diverse animals need our help as much as we need them. We have a perennial fascination with sharks. Portrayed in the media and popular culture as killing machines, we are awed by their power and strength. But the shark is so much more, a marvel of the sea, they have evolved over 450 million years into over 500 species, from the bioluminescent...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn all about unique and unusual hammerhead sharks. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Sharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management than any other major group of vertebrates. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is the first field guide to identify, illustrate, and describe the world's 501 shark species. Its compact format makes it handy for many...
12) Amazing sharks!
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
13) The shark book
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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...
15) Gilbert in deep
Author
Series
Gilbert books (Jane Clarke) volume 2
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gilbert the shark and his playmate go to far and wander into the dangerous depths of the sea
16) Bull shark
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes the bull shark, including physical features, habitat, hunting, and role in the ecosystem"--Provided by publisher
Author
Series
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"--
19) The tiger shark
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about the tiger shark. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"
20) The blue shark
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about the blue shark. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher
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