Author: Peter Benchley
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0307545741
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
From the bestselling author of Jaws comes a firsthand guide to one of the most feared—and often misunderstood—animals: sharks! In direct and accessible prose, Peter Benchley sets the record straight about the many types of sharks (including the ones that pose a genuine threat to us), the behavior of sharks and other sea creatures we fear, the odds against an attack, and how to improve them even further. He also teaches us how to swim safely in the ocean by reading the tides and currents and respecting all the inhabitants. Here are the lessons Peter has learned, the mistakes he has made, the danger he has faced—and the spectacular sights he has seen in the world’s largest environment. The book includes 16 pages of black-and-white photographs.
Shark Life
Author: Peter Benchley
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0307545741
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
From the bestselling author of Jaws comes a firsthand guide to one of the most feared—and often misunderstood—animals: sharks! In direct and accessible prose, Peter Benchley sets the record straight about the many types of sharks (including the ones that pose a genuine threat to us), the behavior of sharks and other sea creatures we fear, the odds against an attack, and how to improve them even further. He also teaches us how to swim safely in the ocean by reading the tides and currents and respecting all the inhabitants. Here are the lessons Peter has learned, the mistakes he has made, the danger he has faced—and the spectacular sights he has seen in the world’s largest environment. The book includes 16 pages of black-and-white photographs.
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0307545741
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
From the bestselling author of Jaws comes a firsthand guide to one of the most feared—and often misunderstood—animals: sharks! In direct and accessible prose, Peter Benchley sets the record straight about the many types of sharks (including the ones that pose a genuine threat to us), the behavior of sharks and other sea creatures we fear, the odds against an attack, and how to improve them even further. He also teaches us how to swim safely in the ocean by reading the tides and currents and respecting all the inhabitants. Here are the lessons Peter has learned, the mistakes he has made, the danger he has faced—and the spectacular sights he has seen in the world’s largest environment. The book includes 16 pages of black-and-white photographs.
Sharks (A Day in the Life)
Author: Carlee Jackson
Publisher: Neon Squid
ISBN: 168449219X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautifully illustrated nonfiction story following great whites, hammerheads, whale sharks, and more over the course of one day.
Publisher: Neon Squid
ISBN: 168449219X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautifully illustrated nonfiction story following great whites, hammerheads, whale sharks, and more over the course of one day.
The Life of Sharks
Author: Christian Talbot
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781704330228
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The first book from Internet sensation, The Life of Sharks. Putting funny words into the mouths of big fish. Dark, silly and heartwarming at turns, the Life of Sharks comics are about the daily struggles sharks encounter with their families, relationships, jobs and dating lives.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781704330228
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The first book from Internet sensation, The Life of Sharks. Putting funny words into the mouths of big fish. Dark, silly and heartwarming at turns, the Life of Sharks comics are about the daily struggles sharks encounter with their families, relationships, jobs and dating lives.
The Secret Life of Sharks
Author: A. Peter Klimley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143910431X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Marine biologist Pete Klimley swims with the sharks. He was one of the first scientists to free-dive among sharks, and he has spent nearly thirty years studying shark behavior, sometimes swimming in schools of several hundred sharks. From his firsthand observations he has learned that sharks are not the vicious man-eaters that we imagine, but fascinating animals with complex behaviors. Most people who think of sharks at all think immediately of great white sharks. But there are more than four hundred species of shark. Dr. Klimley has studied several species, most notably the great white and the hammerhead. (He describes the great white as the athlete among sharks, and the hammerhead as the Ph.D. of the shark world.) In The Secret Life of Sharks Dr. Klimley reveals the significant discoveries he made about hammerhead navigation and great white eating habits. By studying hammerheads gathered around underwater seamounts, Dr. Klimley learned that hammerheads rely on sophisticated tracking of ocean-floor magnetism to navigate. His long-term study of great white sharks off the California coast demonstrated that these huge sharks prefer to eat seals and sea lions because of the energy contained in their fatty bodies. They are selective eaters, not the man-eaters we expect, and they sometimes go weeks between meals. But Dr. Klimley did observe a ritualized behavior that great whites practice in order to avoid deadly disputes over prey that one shark has captured and another wants. Although we have learned a great deal about shark behavior, says Dr. Klimley, there is much that we do not know. Unfortunately we are destroying these magnificent creatures of the deep through overfishing and degradation of the oceans. Already some populations of sharks have declined steeply. Vividly written by one of the foremost authorities on sharks, The Secret Life of Sharks is a fascinating account of some of the world's most magnificent animals.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143910431X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Marine biologist Pete Klimley swims with the sharks. He was one of the first scientists to free-dive among sharks, and he has spent nearly thirty years studying shark behavior, sometimes swimming in schools of several hundred sharks. From his firsthand observations he has learned that sharks are not the vicious man-eaters that we imagine, but fascinating animals with complex behaviors. Most people who think of sharks at all think immediately of great white sharks. But there are more than four hundred species of shark. Dr. Klimley has studied several species, most notably the great white and the hammerhead. (He describes the great white as the athlete among sharks, and the hammerhead as the Ph.D. of the shark world.) In The Secret Life of Sharks Dr. Klimley reveals the significant discoveries he made about hammerhead navigation and great white eating habits. By studying hammerheads gathered around underwater seamounts, Dr. Klimley learned that hammerheads rely on sophisticated tracking of ocean-floor magnetism to navigate. His long-term study of great white sharks off the California coast demonstrated that these huge sharks prefer to eat seals and sea lions because of the energy contained in their fatty bodies. They are selective eaters, not the man-eaters we expect, and they sometimes go weeks between meals. But Dr. Klimley did observe a ritualized behavior that great whites practice in order to avoid deadly disputes over prey that one shark has captured and another wants. Although we have learned a great deal about shark behavior, says Dr. Klimley, there is much that we do not know. Unfortunately we are destroying these magnificent creatures of the deep through overfishing and degradation of the oceans. Already some populations of sharks have declined steeply. Vividly written by one of the foremost authorities on sharks, The Secret Life of Sharks is a fascinating account of some of the world's most magnificent animals.
The Life Cycle of a Shark
Author: John Crossingham
Publisher: New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780778706991
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Gives children clear insight into the growth and development of these prehistoric fish.
Publisher: New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780778706991
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Gives children clear insight into the growth and development of these prehistoric fish.
Life Cycle of a Shark
Author: Kirsty Holmes
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1534526420
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Sharks are fascinating sea creatures. These cool and complex living things are a species of fish with a unique life cycle. In this accessible and engaging volume, young readers will learn about the life cycle of a shark and how it compares and contrasts with the life cycles of other animals living in oceans around the world. As they deepen their knowledge of the natural world and of these popular predators, they also expand their understanding of essential science curriculum concepts. In addition to the informative main text, useful fact boxes, instructional diagrams, and vibrant photographs enhance the reading experience.
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1534526420
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Sharks are fascinating sea creatures. These cool and complex living things are a species of fish with a unique life cycle. In this accessible and engaging volume, young readers will learn about the life cycle of a shark and how it compares and contrasts with the life cycles of other animals living in oceans around the world. As they deepen their knowledge of the natural world and of these popular predators, they also expand their understanding of essential science curriculum concepts. In addition to the informative main text, useful fact boxes, instructional diagrams, and vibrant photographs enhance the reading experience.
Swimming with Sharks
Author: Heather Lang
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807521884
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
2017 Amelia Bloomer List, Early Readers Nonfiction This picture book biography follows the life of Eugenie Clark, the Japanese-American scientist, researcher, and diver, who became famous as "The Shark Lady" for her groundbreaking discoveries about shark behavior. Before Eugenie Clark's groundbreaking research, most people thought sharks were vicious, blood-thirsty killers. From the first time she saw a shark in an aquarium, Japanese-American Eugenie was enthralled. Instead of frightening and ferocious eating machines, she saw sleek, graceful fish gliding through the water. After she became a scientist—an unexpected career path for a woman in the 1940s—she began taking research dives and training sharks, earning her the nickname "The Shark Lady."
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807521884
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
2017 Amelia Bloomer List, Early Readers Nonfiction This picture book biography follows the life of Eugenie Clark, the Japanese-American scientist, researcher, and diver, who became famous as "The Shark Lady" for her groundbreaking discoveries about shark behavior. Before Eugenie Clark's groundbreaking research, most people thought sharks were vicious, blood-thirsty killers. From the first time she saw a shark in an aquarium, Japanese-American Eugenie was enthralled. Instead of frightening and ferocious eating machines, she saw sleek, graceful fish gliding through the water. After she became a scientist—an unexpected career path for a woman in the 1940s—she began taking research dives and training sharks, earning her the nickname "The Shark Lady."
Sharks of the World Coloring Book
Author: Llyn Hunter
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486261379
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Twenty-five species of sharks — carefully researched, skillfully rendered, and ready to color — ranging from the tiny cookiecutter shark (11¼ inches) to the monstrous whale shark (up to 65 feet). Also includes hammerhead, tiger, blue, leopard, great white, more. Captioned information on habitat, size, distinguishing characteristics, other data.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486261379
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Twenty-five species of sharks — carefully researched, skillfully rendered, and ready to color — ranging from the tiny cookiecutter shark (11¼ inches) to the monstrous whale shark (up to 65 feet). Also includes hammerhead, tiger, blue, leopard, great white, more. Captioned information on habitat, size, distinguishing characteristics, other data.
The Private Life of Sharks
Author: Michael Bright
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811728751
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Explores the world of one of the most fascinating, frightening creatures on the planet, offering a compelling look at the shark's often misunderstood life in the wild.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811728751
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Explores the world of one of the most fascinating, frightening creatures on the planet, offering a compelling look at the shark's often misunderstood life in the wild.
Spectacular Sharks
Author: Bobbie Kalman
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780778712985
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Spectacular Sharks gives children clear insight into the behavior, habitats, and bodies of these prehistoric fish. Beautiful, full-color photographs feature shark bodies and different species. Fascinating text helps dispel many shark myths and describes how they hunt, why sharks are important to oceans, and why many are in danger.
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780778712985
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Spectacular Sharks gives children clear insight into the behavior, habitats, and bodies of these prehistoric fish. Beautiful, full-color photographs feature shark bodies and different species. Fascinating text helps dispel many shark myths and describes how they hunt, why sharks are important to oceans, and why many are in danger.