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Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to sharks. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.If you believe the movies and books about shark attacks, you probably think that sharks are the biggest, scariest animals on the planet. But are all sharks the giant man hunters they are so often made out to be? What do they eat, where do they swim, and what do they do on weekends? Dive in and explore one of the world’s most mysterious creatures with acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon.With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about sharks—their behavior and habitat—in this informative picture book.Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards.Check out these other Seymour Simon books about animals:Big CatsButterfliesCatsCrocodiles & AlligatorsDogsDolphinsFrogsGorillasHorsesInsectsPenguinsSea CreaturesSnakesSpidersWhalesWild BabiesWolves

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. If you believe the movies and books about shark attacks, you probably think that sharks are the biggest, scariest animals on the planet. But are all sharks the giant man hunters they are so often made out to be? What do they eat, where do they swim, and what do they do on weekends? Dive in and explore one of the world's most mysterious creatures with acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon as he clears up misconceptions about sharks by looking at various species and discussing their characteristics and behavior.

Did you know that... There are over 350 different kinds of sharks. Sharks can travel great distances- up to thousands of miles! Some sharks will eat anything they can swallow- including bits of garbage, license plates, and even paint cans.You have a better chance of being hit by lightning than of being attacked by a shark.Learn everything you ever wanted to know- and more- about these fascinating demons of the deep.

If you believe the movies andbooks about shark attacks, you probably think that sharks are the biggest, scariest animals on the planet. But are all sharks the giant man hunters they are so often made out to be? What do they eat, where do they swim, and what do they do on weekends? Now the acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution team up to bring you a new edition of his classic text on sharks, updated with recent scientific research on one of the world's most mysterious creatures.

This is an exciting new series designed to interest young minds in a variety of subjects. Clear vocabulary-controlled texts and colourful illustrations combined with exciting presentation and instruction for hands-on projects to make learning a memorable experience. Sharks - All a young mind ever wanted to know about Sharks including why a shark lowers its fins and arches its back, which shark glows in the dark and which shark is known as the garbage can of the sea!