Books with title The World of Sharks

Here is something to chew on. A shark can lose and replace over 30,000 teeth in its lifetime. That's just one of the amazing facts that award-winning children's author Diane Swanson writes about in this popular Welcome to the World title. The text and colorful photographs bring the underwater world of sharks to life. Stories of a shark that traveled from New York to Brazil and sharks that find their way through mazes will enthrall children. Young readers will learn what baby sharks are called, how fast sharks swim, and what kind of seafood they like. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

The Shape of the World is an educational story about change and the role every human being plays in making our world a better place for all people. Children will hear and see how shapes of various colors and sizes work together in amazing ways and may further engage either independently or collaboratively in making creative art projects using shapes in infinite ways. Such an experience can encourage group synergy for people of all ages. In addition, although it is a secular story, it may be considered spiritual in its metaphorical language. Everyone has something to share to make the world a better place to be. Your purchase of this book will help shape the world.

An alien planet - and an evil trade . . . EXTRA - an organization devoted to trade and exploration missions to alien planets. Thirteen-year-old Jonmac is part of the group who set up a base on the distant planet of Bregele II, home to...THE STIKS - tall, spindly humanoids whose peaceful natures and primitive ways make them easy prey for...THE DUSTERS - a group of vicious, ruthless criminals who offer the Stiks a dangerously addictive drug in return for their valuables.As tension and fear spiral into an explosive and violent confrontation, Jonmac is plunged into a sudden, horrifying danger - and a terrible isolation. His only chance of survival is to win the trust of the Stiks...

Doug Perrine examines the life history, reproduction, feeding, body form, and sensory adaptations of sharks and rays. After providing general descriptions, Perrine then profiles some of the more colorful and popular species, including the great white shark, namtaray, whale shark, and electric ray. Lavishly illustrated with stunning color photography.

Here is something to chew on. A shark can lose and replace over 30,000 teeth in its lifetime. That's just one of the amazing facts that award-winning children's author Diane Swanson writes about in this popular Welcome to the World title. The text and colorful photographs bring the underwater world of sharks to life. Stories of a shark that traveled from New York to Brazil and sharks that find their way through mazes will enthrall children. Young readers will learn what baby sharks are called, how fast sharks swim, and what kind of seafood they like. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.