The Great Shark Rescue

The Great Shark Rescue
Author: Sandra Markle
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541510410

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 volunteers to spot them as well as tagging and remotely following them--are giving experts hope. Can volunteers and scientists help save the world's biggest fish before it's too late?

Shark Rescue

Shark Rescue
Author: Ruth Musgrave
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2016
Genre: Sharks
ISBN: 1426320906

Examines different types of sharks and the real-life challenges they face.

The Shark Whisperer

The Shark Whisperer
Author: Ellen Prager
Publisher: Mighty Media, Inc.
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2014-04-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1938063457

After his most klutzy move ever, falling into a pool of sharks, things for Tristan Hunt begin to look up. Tristan is invited to an ocean-themed summer camp in the Florida Keys where he discovers that he and the other young teens there have very special and rare talents when it comes to the ocean. After the camp receives a distress call from ocean animals, Tristan and his new friends get pulled into a daring rescue in the Bahamas. With the help of sharks, dolphins, a quick-escape artist octopus, and some seabird bombers, the campers must use their young talents in an attempt to outwit an evil shark-finning, reef-blasting billionaire.

Sharks for Kids

Sharks for Kids
Author: David McGuire
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1647394589

Meet the ocean's apex predators with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9 Sharks come in all shapes and sizes, from giant whale sharks the size of school buses to tiny dwarf lanternsharks only eight inches long. Sharks for Kids introduces you to these magnificent creatures through vivid illustrations and photographs of some of the biggest, smallest, and strangest sharks swimming the seas. In this top choice among sharks books for kids, you'll get to know goblin sharks, thresher sharks, and many more. In one of the most engaging sharks books for kids, you'll discover tons of in-depth facts about some of your favorite sharks, including what they eat, how they hunt, their life cycles, and how people around the world are working to protect them. You'll also learn about how they see, smell, and communicate in the deep sea. Your underwater shark adventure begins here! This standout selection among sharks books for kids includes: So many sharks!—Check out all the wild information on a variety of species. Age-appropriate—The content inside this outstanding pick among sharks books for kids is the perfect reading level for kids ages 6 to 9. Unbelievable images—Sharks books for kids should have colorful photos and illustrations, and this book delivers. If you've been searching for in-depth sharks books for kids, Sharks for Kids is a cut above the rest.

Shark Dog!

Shark Dog!
Author: Ged Adamson
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-05-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780062457134

It's a shark! No wait, it's a dog! It's Shark Dog! From author-illustrator Ged Adamson comes the funny and sweet story of Shark Dog: half shark, half dog, and a one-of-a-kind pet. Shark Dog is no ordinary pet. Sometimes when he does dog things, he's more like a shark. And sometimes when he does shark things, he's more like a dog. But when Shark Dog gets homesick, he starts thinking maybe he belongs with the other shark dogs. Will he go back to Shark Dog Island or decided to stay in his new home? With quirky and colorful art, Shark Dog! is perfect for fans of such funny books as Hello, My Name Is Octicorn and The Adventures of Beekle.

Smiley Shark

Smiley Shark
Author: Ruth Galloway
Publisher: Tiger Tales
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1680103555

Far away in the deep rolling ocean lived Smiley Shark. Smiley Shark longed to dip and dive, jiggle and jive, dart and dash with a splish and a splash with all the other fish; but whenever he smiled at them they swam away. But when all of the other fish are trapped in a fisherman’s net, it’s up to Smiley Shark to find away to free them—and he saves the day with his big, toothy smile!

Shark Lake

Shark Lake
Author: John McKinna
Publisher: Berkley
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2001
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780451410061

Deep-sea diver Ben Gannon owes his life to his friend, Nick, who once saved him from certain death. So when Ben learns that Nick is being held in an African prison by rebel guerrillas, he vows to return the favor. But never had friendship required such courage--because Nick's makeshift cell is a dry well on a prison island surrounded by shark-infested waters.

Shark Super Powers

Shark Super Powers
Author: Jillian Morris
Publisher:
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2020-06-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781912979165

We all know about the Great White, but did you know about the shark that can glow in the dark? Or the one that can trump to lose buoyancy?Full of photographs, scientific diagrams and illustrations, Shark Super Powers is the perfect guide for any shark fanatic.Dive right in with marine biologists Jillian and Duncan as they take you into the depths of the ocean. There you'll discover all sorts of weird and wonderful sharks you perhaps didn't know existed. Learn all about these amazing creatures and their extraordinary super powers.

The Shark God

The Shark God
Author: Rafe Martin
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780590395007

Rafe Martin and David Shannon reunite in this folktale interpretation of a dramatic flood myth set amidst the unmatched beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. In a country whose ruler is cruel and whose people are hardened, two children remain warm-hearted and exuberant. One day after freeing a shark trapped in the shallows, the children are so excited that they touch the King's forbidden drum. They are thrown into prison, and no one will listen to their parents' pleas for mercy. So, at great risk, they go to the Shark God himself, and he takes retribution, causing a great flood that leaves only the good family behind, and clears the way for a better, kinder future.

Great White Sharks

Great White Sharks
Author: Laura Hamilton Waxman
Publisher: Amicus Ink
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-02-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781681520902

Sharks. Mysterious, dangerous, and often feared, these predators of the sea are fascinating creatures that capture the interest of all ages. Each shark species is unique, with adaptations that help it survive in its own part of the ocean. Become an armchair marine biologist! This photo-illustrated book describes the great white shark. Explains their life cycle, how they hunt prey, and their ocean habitat. Includes information about how dangerous of a predator this shark is and how we can stay safe in the ocean with them.