Author : Philippa Perry
Publisher : World Book
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 35,61 MB
Release : 1961-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780716645016
It's the weirdest and wildest menagerie ever to strut across a page.
Author : John Davidson
Publisher : JD-Biz Corp Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,1 MB
Release : 2013-05-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1310940983
Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Sharks - For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with sharks. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the tablets. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color tablets. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of sharks: anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about sharks Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Sharks 2. Great White Shark Facts 3. Bull Shark Facts 4. Tiger Shark Facts 5. Hammerhead Shark Facts 6. Whale Shark Facts 7. Shark Attack Facts 8. Shark Behavior 9. Shark Anatomy 10. Misunderstandings about Sharks Bull Shark Facts Have you ever heard of Bull sharks? Here are important facts that you should know about them. 1 Bull sharks have a scientific name called Carchahinus leucas. 2. They are found in waters such as Atlantic coast in the United States starting from Massachusetts in the north to Mexico. 3. Bull sharks like living in waters that are shallow, you can readily find them in lagoons, river mouths and bays. They sometimes stay in fresh waters especially the fresh water rivers bordering the oceans. 4. Bull sharks take about 6 years to mature; their lifespan is about 14 years. 5. They can reach a length of 11.5 feet when fully mature. 6. Bull sharks are threatened by being over fished as they grow at a slower rate. 7. Bull sharks can be caught by fishermen using different fishing methods such as the line, hooks, gill net and trawling. 8. Bull sharks are well adapted as predators by having strong teeth that are being replaced throughout their lifetime. 9. They are sensitive to smell and have sense receptors that can sense far distances. 10. Their eyes can easily adapt to low light levels in the sea and on the surface of water. This makes them maneuver easily in deep waters in search for food 11. Have lateral line receptors which assist them greatly in sensing any movement made in the water. 12. They have strong electroreceptor that helps them in sensing electrical fields made by their prey distances away. 13 .Bull sharks are the most dangerous among the various sharks in the world; they are highly aggressive and keep hunting in shores of waters. 14 .Bull sharks feed on foods such as birds, bony fish, dolphins, terrestrial mammals, echinoderms and even other small sharks of different species including their own species. 15. The existence of bull sharks is threatened by humans where they are being killed mainly for their fins which are being used in traditional Chinese dish called shark-fin soup.
Author : Joan Holub
Publisher : Crown Books for Young Readers
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 31,52 MB
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0525645306
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!
Author : Sarah L. Thomson
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 45,51 MB
Release : 2005-10-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0060544570
Explores the world of the shark and how we can help them survive.
Author : Heather Lang
Publisher : Albert Whitman & Company
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 50,2 MB
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0807521884
2017 Amelia Bloomer List, Early Readers Nonfiction This picture book biography follows the life of Eugenie Clark, the Japanese-American scientist, researcher, and diver, who became famous as "The Shark Lady" for her groundbreaking discoveries about shark behavior. Before Eugenie Clark's groundbreaking research, most people thought sharks were vicious, blood-thirsty killers. From the first time she saw a shark in an aquarium, Japanese-American Eugenie was enthralled. Instead of frightening and ferocious eating machines, she saw sleek, graceful fish gliding through the water. After she became a scientist—an unexpected career path for a woman in the 1940s—she began taking research dives and training sharks, earning her the nickname "The Shark Lady."
Author : Jess Keating
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 15,85 MB
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1492642053
One of New York Times' Twelve Books for Feminist Boys and Girls! This is the story of a woman who dared to dive, defy, discover, and inspire. This is the story of Shark Lady. One of the best science picture books for children, Shark Lady is a must for both teachers and parents alike! An Amazon Best Book of the Month Named a Best Children's Book of 2017 by Parents magazine Eugenie Clark fell in love with sharks from the first moment she saw them at the aquarium. She couldn't imagine anything more exciting than studying these graceful creatures. But Eugenie quickly discovered that many people believed sharks to be ugly and scary—and they didn't think women should be scientists. Determined to prove them wrong, Eugenie devoted her life to learning about sharks. After earning several college degrees and making countless discoveries, Eugenie wrote herself into the history of science, earning the nickname "Shark Lady." Through her accomplishments, she taught the world that sharks were to be admired rather than feared and that women can do anything they set their minds to. An inspiring story by critically acclaimed zoologist Jess Keating about finding the strength to discover truths that others aren't daring enough to see. Includes a timeline of Eugenie's life and many fin-tastic shark facts! The perfect choice for parents looking for: Books about sharks Inspiring nonfiction narrative books Role model books for girls and boys Kids STEM books
Author : Brian Skerry
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 20,82 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426330715
An illustration-heavy exploration of the types and characteristics of sharks.
Author : John Davidson
Publisher : JD-Biz Corp Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 18,22 MB
Release : 2013-05-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1301052256
Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Monkeys For Kids". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with monkeys. This is one of over 20 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. http://AmazingAnimalBooks.com Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful mammal: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about monkeys*** Table of Contents 1. Facts About Monkeys 2. Where Monkeys Live 3. What Monkeys Eat 4. Pet Monkeys 5. Species of Monkeys 6. Kinds of Monkeys 7. Endangered Monkeys 8. Rain Forest Monkeys 9. Baby Monkeys 10. Small Monkeys 11. Howler Monkeys 12. Marmoset Monkeys 13. Snow Monkey 14. Spider Monkeys 15. Capuchin Monkeys 16. Squirrel Monkeys 1. Facts About Monkeys Here are few facts about monkeys that you should know. 1. Some monkeys such as the Red Colobus species are hunted by man and chimpanzees for food. 2. Most monkeys' food comprises both plant and animals. 3. When a monkey eats foods such as a banana it first peels. 4. Monkeys use both their toes and fingers to grasp. 5 .Old monkeys are diurnal but there are about ten new species that have been classified as purely nocturnal. 6. Old monkeys have sitting pads on their bodies but new species don’t. 7. New species of monkeys have 36 teeth but old species had 32 teeth. 8. Old species of monkeys are about 96 in total. 9. Old monkeys are found in two sub families, specialists and generalists, generalists eat almost everything while specialists eat only leaves. 10. Most old monkeys have cheek pouches that enable them to store food when eating rapidly to swallow later. 11. More species of monkeys are being discovered, in 2008 new monkey species discovered where about 81 while others are being discovered. The research was carried out in Amazon basin 12. New species of monkeys have prehensile tails which they use in swinging and grasping objects. Prehensile tails are absent in old monkeys. 13. Howls from monkeys especially the loudest monkey which is the Howler monkey can be heard over two miles while in the forest and over three miles while in the open air. 14. Monkeys especially the howler monkeys spend most of their time resting, over 80% of its lifetime. 15. Titim monkeys in South America are the most romantic monkeys, they are monogamous and can spend time together holding hands, cuddling, intertwining their tails and can become very distressed in case they are separated. 16. Capuchins are the most skilled tool user monkeys. They perform activities such as smashing nuts with rocks for food. Rubbing caterpillars against branches to remove hairs and using branches in clubbing snakes in the forest. 17. Some monkeys like the squirrel monkeys have over twenty vocalizations which are distinct.
Author : Animal Planet
Publisher : Time Inc. Books
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 45,13 MB
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1683303431
Animal Planet introduces information-packed nonfiction chapter books that are just right for pleasure reading and schoolwork. Dive inside the world of sharks with this guide to the most incredible creatures in the sea. Photographically illustrated chapters highlight kid-favorite species such as Great Whites and Hammerheads, with a focus on behavior, senses, breeding, and feeding. Sharks! is the perfect overview for developing readers ready to explore this popular animal subject on their own. Special features include full-color photography throughout, "Meet the Scientist" sidebars, and "In Your Newsfeed" articles about amazing new discoveries. Don't miss the other books in the series, including Animal Planet Chapter Books: Dinosaurs!.
Author : Zahra Jazeel
Publisher : Mendon Cottage Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,88 MB
Release : 2015-01-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1310761183
Hippopotamuses For Kids - Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Table of Contents About Hippopotamuses Characteristics Distribution Diet Behavior Communication and Perception Ecosystem Roles Humans and Hippos Extinct Species Common Hippopotamus Pygmy Hippopotamus Fun facts about hippos Author Bio Introduction Which animal comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘Africa’? Lion, elephant, hyena? If you did think of those animals, you’re surely missing on something big. Let me give you a clue. Seeing this animal for the first time, one may think it is fat and clumsy. But no, it’s not the rhino we’re talking about. It’s the hippopotamus! Join us as we try to explore the world of hippos like you’ve never known before. We provide you with an insight into the life of a hippo describing every aspect of them from characteristics to feeding habits, behaviors, communication methods and many species both living and extinct. What’s more? We have even got you a summary of some fun facts about hippos that would raise your eyebrows for sure!
