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

"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...

"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"--

Contains facts about killer whales and great white sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.

Chances are, when you think of sharks, it's the great white or hammerhead that swim into view! But the world's oceans hold around 500 different species of sharks, and some are extremely bizarre. Meet these unusual but rarely seen creatures.

When you get to know the truth about sharks, you'll begin to see them as the fascinating creatures they are, instead of the monsters of myth.

This book brings the underwater world of sharks to life with eye-catching photos and captivating information about these mysterious and unusual aquatic hunters. Readers will learn how sharks live and hunt under the sea, and they'll get a close-up look at the various species of sharks, including Tiger Sharks, Hammerheads, and even Great Whites!

Describes the life cycle and behavior of sharks.

"Engaging images accompany information about the tiger shark. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"

Sharks are powerful, super-efficient eating machines. Discover the specialized features and tactics they use to hunt from their upper jaw that unhinges to a vast array of specialized teeth. Brilliant photographs and spellbinding facts tell all about these.