In Search of Sharks

All Earth's creatures are unique, but some...well, they're just plain weird! In this entertaining volume, readers will learn more about some of the planet's weirdest sharks and sharklike creatures, including the bizarre-looking goblin shark, the giant guitarfish, and the oddly flat Pacific angel shark. Full-color photos highlight these creatures' strange shapes, while fact boxes and statistics tell more about their habits, habitats, and diets.

Sharp teeth. Strong jaws. Quick reflexes. Sharks aren't always a danger to people-but when they are, they can be very dangerous! This fascinating volume provides facts and photos about some of the world's most dangerous sharks, including the threatening tiger shark, the ravenous bull shark, and the fierce oceanic whitetip shark. Color photographs give readers an up-close look at these terrors of the deep, while maps and fact boxes show their hunting grounds, size, and other important information.

There's something in the water... and it's huge! Kids will learn more about some of the most enormous water creatures on the planet in this entertaining and informative book. From the terrifying great white shark to the slow-moving whale shark, fascinating stats and full-color photos and maps will draw curious readers in. Clear and interesting text tells readers more about these underwater behemoths and the world they live in, including their homes, diets, and much more.

The sharks featured in this book are built for speed! Did you know that speedy shortfin mako sharks might play "chicken" by swimming full speed at divers? That salmon sharks are uniquely warm blooded to give them more speed for hunting? Or that blacktip sharks can jump completely out of the water? These and other intriguing details will pull readers in, while color photos and fact boxes will give them even more information about these swift aquatic predators.