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1) Whale sharks
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Dive into this title to meet whale sharks. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about whale sharks through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning full-bleed photographs.
2) Whale sharks
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Learn all about giant and gentle whale sharks. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more.
3) Whale Sharks
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This book takes readers on a journey under the sea to discover the fascinating facts about whale 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.
4) Whale Sharks
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This photo-illustrated book describes basking sharks, the larget sharks in the sea. Explains how they use gill-rakers to feed on zooplankton, their life cycle, and work being done to protect this species of huge but gentle sharks. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
5) Whale Sharks
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Whale sharks are huge filter feeders. They fill their mouths with water to collect food contents! In this book, swim along with several whale sharks.
6) Whale Sharks
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Whale sharks are unique for their giant size, gentleness, and noticeable markings. These huge filter feeders manage to consume tons of the smallest creatures in the sea every day without actually hunting! Young readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, life cycle, and other key features of these gentle giants of the sea.
7) Whale Sharks
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Gliding through the worlds tropical waters with wide-open mouths, whale sharks are slow giants that suck in their dinners. Despite their size, these filter feeders are far from fearsome. In fact, some people swim with whale sharks! Readers will learn about the habitat, physical features, and behaviors of these enormous sharks throughout the vibrant pages of this title. A range map, size chart, and interesting photos reinforce the leveled text in this...
8) Whale sharks
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Philomel
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2022.
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English
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"Did you know that whale sharks are sometimes called domino fish because of the spots on their backs? How about that the smallest recorded whale shark was only fifteen inches long? Or that whale sharks have teeth on their eyes? Perfect for all animal lovers--and whale shark fans in particular--this book is filled with information that young readers will love to learn. From where whale shark habitats are found to what it's like to be a whale shark...
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Whale sharks live in an ocean full of amazing creatures, but these massive aquatic beasts stand apart because of their size, and with that comes fascinating features, such as having 3,000 tiny teeth. Through full-color photographs and easy-to-read text, young readers explore the seas through their eyes, seeing for themselves how these astonishingly large animals survive in the wild. These fascinating animals truly are the largest fish in the sea,...
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It is hard to believe that the huge whale shark, the largest fish on Earth, eats only tiny animals, such as krill and plankton. It is also hard to believe that this fish has such thick skin, it is virtually bulletproof! Readers will learn key life-science concepts as they satisfy their curiosity about this giant shark and its superpowers.
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Dive into this title to meet hammerhead sharks. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about hammerhead sharks through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning full-bleed photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
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Presents the story of whale sharks-- the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Despite the marine sanctuaries set aside to protect whale sharks, their population is still decreasing. These gentle giants may be accidentally caught in fishing nets, fished by poachers, or hit by a ship's propeller. But new conservation methods, which include enlisting...
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Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime, swimming with giant whale sharks! Head by boat off the coast of Cancun to experience the majestic whale-shark migration. Learn Mayan history and culture at the Ek Balam pyramids, and rappel by rope deep into an underground cave called a Cenote. Try local foods, take a local ferry to the small island of Isla Mujeres, and wander its small streets that remind travelers of what Cancun was like years ago. Visit...
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What's got 3,000 tiny teeth and a 4-foot-wide mouth? The whale shark or "the friendliest shark in the sea," according to diver and photographer Jeff Rotman. But friendly or not, these school-bus-size fish can be intimidating as Jeff finds out! Join him on his quest to reveal the quiet mysteries of filter feeders such as the whale shark and basking sharks, and why these giant creatures need our help.
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Playaway Products, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
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Set over a 24-hour period, meet deadly tiger sharks, baby lemon sharks, and gigantic basking sharks in this kids' nonfiction book about the coolest predators in the ocean. Dive under the sea to follow the lives of individual sharks as they hunt, hide, and play their way through their day. Marine biologist and shark conservationist Carlee Jackson cleverly weaves the story from gargantuan whale sharks to tiny epaulette sharks (who hunt in rock pools!)...
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