Books with title Mako Sharks

This book takes readers on a journey under the sea to discover the fascinating facts about mako sharks, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and more. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text, while additional search tools--including a glossary and an index--help students locate and review important information.

Created in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, this beautiful board book lets you dive in and take a bite out of SHARKS! More than 400 shark species swim in the Earth’s oceans: some live in shallow waters, others far below, and some are fast while others are slow. Sharks introduces nine different sharks to your budding marine biologist—from the five-foot-long blue to the school bus-sized whale shark. Thanks to the book’s graduated tabbed format, kids can really see and compare the various size and shapes of these special animals.

Sharks. Mysterious, dangerous, and often feared, these predators of the sea are fascinating creatures that capture the interest of all ages. Each shark species is unique, with adaptations that help it survive in its own part of the ocean. Become an armchair marine biologist! This photo-illustrated book describes the mako shark. Explains their life cycle, how they hunt prey, and their ocean habitat. Includes information on work being done to protect this shark from overfishing.

Children will learn all about these predators that live throughout Earth's oceans. Many different kinds of sharks are covered, along with their amazing abilities in hunting prey. The book helps dispel some common misconceptions about sharks and also helps to explain why sharks are important to the ecology of the oceans. The book also features spectacular photography and very helpful illustrations.

Go on a reading adventure with Safari Readers and discover the amazing world of Sharks in this NEW and exciting educational book series for kids. Packed with awesome facts, incredible photos and fun puzzles, your reading adventure will be certain to fuel young minds and help them to become the explorers of tomorrow! The Safari Readers non-fiction books have been specially designed to motivate and teach young children and help them learn to read by taking them on an inspiring journey around the natural world. Each of the books are fully interactive and created in a way that can be easily shared and enjoyed with another, while each reading stage ensures that all 'Safari Readers' have a book that is right for them. Sharks (Book 11 in the series) is the perfect book for children beginning to read with more fluency and independence and includes an entertaining mix of images, graphics and games that is certain to engage any wildlife fan and help them discover a LOVE of reading. In this adventure, you’ll meet the ocean’s most enigmatic predator and learn… When did the first sharks evolve? How many types of shark are there? How big do sharks grow? What do sharks eat? Why are sharks in trouble? Whether helping a child with their school project or topic, motivating a reluctant reader or simply adding more excitement to reading at home, Sharks by Safari Readers is the perfect gift to support a child’s education!Explore the other reading books in the Safari Readers series or visit our website www.safarireaders.com for more information. Enjoy your reading safari!

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

Are sharks really dangerous? How many kinds are there? And how do they help the environment?From huge whale sharks to tiny dwarf sharks, this book has everything you need to know about one of our most popular--and mysterious--sea creatures. Millions of years before the first dinosaurs walked the earth, the first sharks swam in the sea. Though they're often feared and misunderstood, most sharks aren't dangerous to humans.With her signature combination of accessible, kid-friendly text and clear, well-labeled illustrations, Gail Gibbons introduces many of the more than three hundred types of sharks in the ocean, and gives concise information about their habitats and physical characteristics.