Sharks

by Megan C Peterson

Overview

Big fins! Sharp teeth! Sharks may look scary, but they are simply fish! Find out all about these fascinating ocean creatures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476535463
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2013
Series:	Little Scientist
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	NC620L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Megan Cooley Peterson is a children's book author and editor. Her book How To Build Hair-Raising Haunted Houses (Capstone Press, 2011) was selected as a Book of Note by the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. Megan's love of animals began at an early age. Her childhood home was filled with animals, including two cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, a salamander, and four dogs. When not writing, Megan enjoys movies, books, and all things Halloween. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

Table of Contents

What are Sharks? 4

Where Sharks Live 6

Teeth! and Jaws 8

Speedy Swimmer 10

Skin and Scales 12

Shark Senses 14

From Pup to Adult 18

Hunters 20

Filter Feeders 22

Sharks Big and Small 24

Sharks on the Move 26

Why We Need Sharks 28

Glossary 30

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 31

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

Colorful photographs and drawings make these titles very attractive to young readers. Simple text and large font make them accessible for young readers to enjoy and appealing for a teacher to use in the classroom.

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