Download or read book Sharks and People written by Thomas P. Peschak and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At once feared and revered, sharks have captivated people since our earliest human encounters. Children and adults alike stand awed before aquarium shark tanks, fascinated by the giant teeth and unnerving eyes. And no swim in the ocean is undertaken without a slight shiver of anxiety about the very real—and very cinematic—dangers of shark bites. But our interactions with sharks are not entirely one-sided: the threats we pose to sharks through fisheries, organized hunts, and gill nets on coastlines are more deadly and far-reaching than any bite. In Sharks and People acclaimed wildlife photographer Thomas Peschak presents stunning photographs that capture the relationship between people and sharks around the globe. A contributing photographer to National Geographic, Peschak is best known for his unusual photographs of sharks—his iconic image of a great white shark following a researcher in a small yellow kayak is one of the most recognizable shark photographs in the world. The other images gathered here are no less riveting, bringing us as close as possible to sharks in the wild. Alongside the photographs, Sharks and People tells the compelling story of the natural history of sharks. Sharks have roamed the oceans for more than four hundred million years, and in this time they have never stopped adapting to the ever-changing world—their unique cartilage skeletons and array of super-senses mark them as one of the most evolved groups of animals. Scientists have recently discovered that sharks play an important role in balancing the ocean, including maintaining the health of coral reefs. Yet, tens of millions of sharks are killed every year just to fill the demand for shark fin soup alone. Today more than sixty species of sharks, including hammerhead, mako, and oceanic white-tip sharks, are listed as vulnerable or in danger of extinction. The need to understand the significant part sharks play in the oceanic ecosystem has never been so urgent, and Peschak’s photographs bear witness to the thrilling strength and unique attraction of sharks. They are certain to enthrall and inspire.
Download or read book Sharks and Other Fish written by Andrew Solway and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2007 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharks are among the most ferocious predators in the oceans, but how have they, and other fish, adapted to become so successful? The series explores how some of our favorite animals are uniquely adapted to their environment. Each book looks at the various ways in which different species have adapted to their surroundings and covers habitat, defenses, camouflage, and the way animals find food.
Download or read book Sharks and Other Sea Creatures written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with fun activities, crafts, reading games, and amazing facts, kids can take a dive under the waves and meet all the colorful creatures beneath—from clown fish to starfish to jellyfish—in this educational project book. In Sharks and Other Sea Creatures, each page has engaging photographs with clear text and simple step-by-step instructions for young readers to follow as they complete each project. Kids can learn how to create an egg carton ocean, make pretty paper plate clown fish, and make their way through an octopus maze. Perfect for kids who love the enchanting creatures of the deep, this book will improve their dexterity, memory, and brain development with each activity. Keep kids entertained as they learn with Sharks and Other Sea Creatures. Series Overview: Created especially for kids ages 3–5, DK's Practical Facts series blends gentle educational content with simple practical activities such as crafts, cooking, and counting, providing young readers with a broad reading experience in which they learn by doing. The simple activities reinforce the fun facts and aid in the development of literacy, numeracy, memory, and dexterity. Keep kids entertained as they learn with DK's Practical Facts series.
Download or read book Sharks Other Creatures of the Deep written by Susan Barraclough and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features more than 80 of the world's scariest, ugliest sharks, leeches, alligators, squid, and other underwater creatures. Includes full-color photographs of every monster, together with annotated illustrations, amazing facts, maps. Covers both famous underwater creatures like the Giant Octopus and Portugese Man-o-War and lesser-known examples such as the Narwhal, Elephant Seal and Angel Shark.
Download or read book Inside Animals Fish written by David West and published by Wayland. This book was released on 2019-01-10 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces children to the anatomy of animals with cutaway illustrations Discover all sorts of fun facts about fish including how a fish breathes, where male seahorses keep their eggs and what a shark looks like inside. Perfect for any curious 6-8 year old or budding scientist.
Download or read book Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures Visual Encyclopedia written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swimming with sharks sounds a terrifying prospect, but not when it is from the comfort of your living room. This comprehensive visual encyclopedia takes you deep into the world's waters to meet the deadliest ocean predators - without you even getting wet! Do you know which creature has tentacles longer than a bus? Or what was the largest shark that ever lived? Where does the tiger shark get its name? Which fish has the deadliest venom? And which fish has the strongest bite of anything on Earth? Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures answers all these questions and many, many more. More than 200 fierce fish from the past and present are featured in fact-packed profiles. You'll come face to face with great white sharks, manta rays, saltwater crocodiles, giant squid, biting barracudas, and predatory piranhas all shown with exciting CGI technology and stunning photography. You'll learn about shark anatomy, behaviour, and habitats alongside fun, factual text presented in an easily accessible format.?? Whether you're a water baby or simply studying for a school project, this is your one-stop shop for sharks and other deadly ocean creatures.
Download or read book Sharks and Other Fish written by Tracie Santos and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SHARKS AND OTHER FISH: Elementary- to middle-school readers will explore amazing facts about fish in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which takes children on a journey with some of the most exciting (and dangerous?!) animals in the world! SCIENCE READER FOR KIDS: Around some animals, you need to use caution. Others are harmless or even helpful. But do you know which is which? Readers will explore the animal kingdom and discover which fish are dangerous and which ones aren't – the facts may surprise you! INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with mesmerizing science facts and vivid photos! This 32-page book features glossary words that are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension and confidence. BENEFITS: These high-interest, lower-reading-level books engage early readers and readers who are sometimes reluctant with facts about some of the most fascinating animals in the animal kingdom. Glossary words support parents and teachers with helping children connect even further with the text. WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are "learning to read" and "reading to learn"!
Download or read book Sharks and Other Fish written by David West and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fish are unlike any other type of animal. What makes them do the things they do? This unique volume will answer that and other questions curious minds might have about their fishy friends. Eels, sea horses, and lungfish are just a few of the underwater creatures readers will learn about in this original book. A brief introduction summarizing each fish is followed by a simple diagram showing the inside parts of the animal. Each diagram includes labels and captions that help readers understand the key workings of the animal's body. Learning life science has never been so much fun.
Download or read book I Am the Shark written by Joan Holub and published by Crown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes the great white shark (one of) the greatest fish in the sea? FIN-d out in this hilarious fish-out-of-water story that's perfect for Shark Week and all year-round! "Don't miss this one." -School Library Journal, Starred Review Hi! I am Great White Shark, and if you get this book, you'll read all about ME--the greatest shark in the sea! Not so fast! Greenland Shark here, and as the oldest shark in this book, that makes me the greatest. Did someone say fast? I'm Mako Shark, and I'm the fastest shark in this book! Eat my bubbles! Wow, I'm Hammerhead Shark. You don't need my special eyes to see that there are lots of great sharks in this book. Sink your teeth into it now! New York Times bestselling author Joan Holub makes a splash with bestselling illustrator Laurie Keller to deliver an entertaining undersea story filled with the greatest shark facts in the ocean!
Download or read book Whale Shark written by Meish Goldish and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes whle sharks, discussing where and how they live and their size, important body parts, diet, and babies.
Download or read book Sharks written by Christina Leaf and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharks are ferocious predators! They hunt fish, seals, and even turtles! This title offers beginning readers basic facts about these ocean animals through simple, predictable text and bright photos. Features call out kinds of sharks and different body parts to support the text. Young students new to independent reading will love to sink their teeth into this title!
Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Sharks written by Brian Skerry and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustration-heavy exploration of the types and characteristics of sharks.
Download or read book Face to Face with Sharks written by David Doubilet and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors share their experiences while studying and photographing sharks. Provides information about the lives of sharks, their eating habits, behavior, and uncertain future.
Download or read book Sharks the Super Fish written by Helen Roney Sattler and published by William Morrow & Company. This book was released on 1986 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses sharks and their behavior and includes tips for swimmers and a lengthy dictionary of shark types, describing each one.
Download or read book When Fish Got Feet Sharks Got Teeth and Bugs Began to Swarm written by Hannah Bonner and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a fun, fact-filled trip back to Earth as it was 430 million years ago. Then, watch as continents drift and oceans take shape. Watch out (!) as fish get toothier, plants stretch skywards and bugs get bigger. Soon fish get feet and four-legged creatures stalk the planet. Here’s the story of Earth in conversational text, informative illustrations, and humorous cartoons. Complete with time line, pronunciation guide, glossary and index.
Download or read book Lemon Sharks written by Rebecca Pettiford and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lemon sharks may not look like lemons, but they do have yellow skin! Between the covers of this title, young readers will discover more about the habitat, physical appearance, and behaviors of this shark that swims in the shallows. A range map, identity and diet features, size comparison chart provide visual reinforcement to the text. A full-spread profile summarizes the shark’s specs.
Download or read book Sharks and Dolphins written by Kevin Kurtz and published by Arbordale Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-10 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharks and dolphins both have torpedo-shaped bodies with fins on their backs. They slice through the water to grab their prey with sharp teeth. But despite their similarities, sharks and dolphins belong to different animal classes: one is a fish and gets oxygen from the water and the other is a mammal and gets oxygen from the air. Marine educator Kevin Kurtz guides early readers to compare and contrast these ocean predators through stunning photographs and simple, nonfiction text.
