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2) Whale shark
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"The whale shark may be the largest fish in the sea, but it's far from the most vicious. This gentle giant hunts for some of the smallest water animals, gulping up big groups of them with water before filtering out the water and swallowing its next meal. Dive under the waves to watch the filter feeder at work, swim through its warm watery home, protect other animals from predators, and more. It's time to get shark shocked!"--
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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...
6) Whale sharks
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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...
8) Whale shark
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"Simple text and photographs present whale sharks, their body parts, and their behavior"--Provided by publisher.
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"Whale sharks are not just the biggest shark in the ocean. Whale sharks are also the largest vertebrate non-mammal in the world! But that's not the only amazing thing about this massive ocean monster. Young readers will love discovering not only what makes this massive shark so amazing, but also why it isn't dangerous to humans. With approachable text paired with amazing photographs of whale sharks in the wild, young readers will delve into the lives...
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"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the world's biggest fish, describing their physical features and behavior while comparing aspects of their size to everyday items familiar to young readers. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
12) Whale shark
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Some people are afraid of sharks because of their big sharp teeth. Whale sharks, which are the largest known fish on the planet, do not use their teeth to eat. Instead, they are filter-feeders who feed on plankton. Young readers will discover this and other interesting facts through exploring a detailed narrative and fun fact boxes. This exciting learning experience enhances readers' knowledge of essential science curriculum topics, such as adaptations...
13) Whale sharks
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and environment of whale sharks.
14) Whale sharks
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to whale sharks. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-Provided by publisher"--
16) 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"--
17) Whale shark
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Introduces whale sharks, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, and longevity.
18) Whale shark
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Did you know that whale sharks can grow longer than school buses? They are the world's largest fish. Discover these and other interesting facts in Whale Shark.--
19) 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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
20) 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."--Publisher's website.