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.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to sharks through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.

"Sharks are some of the oldest creatures on the earth (or, rather, in its waters). This epic survey follows sharks from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through the challenges they face today. Along the way, readers will meet many different sharks from different points in history. They will get an up-close evolutionary look at what makes a shark a shark-like their skin, their teeth, their fins, and more. And they will get a crash...

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of great white sharks.

Travel to Cocos Island and join an IMAX film-making team for an up close look at sharks.

"A silent hunter cuts through the ocean in the dark of night. The tiger shark is always on the lookout for its next meal. With a powerful jaw and jagged teeth, the shark makes quick work of even the toughest of prey. Dive deep under the waves to follow the hunt, migrate through the waters alongside the tiger shark, learn about the human threats to this incredible fish, and more. It's time to get shark shocked!"--Provided by the publisher.

"A huge fish swims slowly with its big mouth open wide. The basking shark is collecting tiny plankton to eat. Although it is the second-biggest shark in the world, this gentle giant eats some of the smallest creatures in the sea. Dive in to learn more about where the basking shark lives, how it interacts with other fish, and why humans are a threat to this incredible ocean animal. It's time to get shark shocked!"--Provided by the publisher.

Shark Attack! is a beautifully designed reader all about these sometimes terrifying yet beautiful creatures. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about real-life encounters with sharks; how to swim safely with sharks; the deadliest sharks; and why we need these to keep these predators...

Shares true stories of cave divers, extreme photographers, and researchers as they brave undersea adventures with sharks.