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2023 Read Widely: Australia & Oceania
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Reading List - 2023
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Reading List - 2023
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"A captivating debut novel that folds ancient Hawai'ian lore into an engrossing family saga -- a story of the deceptively alluring pull of destiny and the relentless pursuit of salvation. When seven-year-old Noa Flores falls overboard on a cruise ship, a shiver of sharks quickly converge on the helpless boy. His mother, without thinking, jumps into the Pacific to save her son and bears witness to what can only be described as a miracle -- Noa being...
22) I'm a shark!
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A boastful shark is not afraid of anything, which impresses his underwater friends until they ask about spiders -- provided by publisher.
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"From shark attack survivor to the shark's biggest advocate, Paul de Gelder tells us just why these majestic diverse animals need our help as much as we need them. We have a perennial fascination with sharks. Portrayed in the media and popular culture as killing machines, we are awed by their power and strength. But the shark is so much more, a marvel of the sea, they have evolved over 450 million years into over 500 species, from the bioluminescent...
25) Jaws: a novel
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When three people are killed by a great white shark in three different incidents, the police chief of a Long Island resort town is forced to take action.
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In July, 1916, Chet Roscow is fascinated by news accounts of the great white shark said to be attacking people along the New Jersey shore not far from his home, but when he goes swimming in Matawan Creek he discovers the truth of the stories.
28) Sharks!
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Ever wondered how sharks are different from other fish, and what makes them such fearsome hunters? Or how a feeding frenzy works? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked -- plus dozens of amazing facts and lots of lively, colorful illustrations.
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Magic tree house fact trackers volume 32
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"When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #53: 'Shadow of the Shark, ' they had lots of questions. How many teeth do sharks have? What is their favorite food? What are some other top predators? How do they keep life in balance? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts about sharks and other predators"--
30) The mako shark
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"Engaging images accompany information about the mako shark. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
33) Fins
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Sharks Incorporated volume 1
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The world's shark population is in trouble for a sad, simple reason: shark fin soup. And although it's illegal, poachers have been targeting Florida's biannual migration of blacktip sharks. Marine biologist Doc Ford needs some assistance protecting the sharks and enlists the help of three kids, Luke, Marta, and Sabina. Together they form Sharks, Inc. and are given an important assignment: to set out each day on their small fishing boat in hopes of...
34) 47 meters down
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Two sisters vacationing in Mexico are trapped in a shark cage at the bottom of the ocean. With less than an hour of oxygen left and great white sharks circling nearby, they must fight to survive.
35) Sharks
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"Get up close and personal with all kinds of sharks-from bullhead to cow to carpet sharks-and learn how to identify different types, which is strongest, and so much more with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information"--
36) Shark princess
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Shark princess volume 1
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"Kitana, a self-proclaimed Shark Princess, and her best friend Mack go on an underwater adventure in an abandoned shipwreck"--
39) Too many treats
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When Clark's mom makes brownies for school, Clark cannot stop himself from eating the delicious treat.