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Fintastic Shark Books for Hungry Readers

• Kids
• Nature & the Environment

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  Sharks!

  2012 by Sindy McKay

  Take turns reading about sharks with your beginning reader. Each page--one for the adult and one for your shark pup--is full of photos, drawings and illustrations. The book contains information about shark species, habitats, and diet and encourages humans to learn about and protect these creatures.

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  Wild Sea Creatures : sharks, whales, and dolphins!

  2014 by Martin Kratt

  Fans of the PBS nature shows Wild Kratts and Zooboomafoo will enjoy learning about sharks (whales and dolphins are a bonus!) with the two wild and crazy guys of elementary science education, the Kratt brothers. Combining science education with adventure and fun are their speciality. This book is perfect for kids who can recognize familiar words and sound out new words with help. Dive in!

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  Discover Hammerhead Sharks

  2016 by Virginia Hagan

  One of the newer books in our collection, this engaging easy reader uses lots of full-color photos and a limited vocabulary of 150-200 words to teach kids about the species of shark known as the hammerhead. Kids will learn they're very social, nocturnal and love to search for food close to the (ocean) floor. Sounds like my cat!

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  Shark Reef

  2014 by Niki Foreman

  Have you ever wondered what sharks talk about amongst themselves? This entertaining book imagines conversations between sharks that live on a reef and reveal the characteristics of a variety of sharks as well as what they really think about divers.

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  Amazing Sharks!

  2005 by Sarah L Thomson

  A great introduction covering the basic facts of shark life plus descriptions and photos of the many kinds of sharks, this book also includes a pronunciation guide and explains new vocabulary and concepts in context. The full page, full-color photos are another nice touch.

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  Shadow of the Shark

  2015 by Mary Pope Osborne

  While not strictly a shark book (though there is a nice scary looking shark on the cover), this beginning chapter book will appeal to kids who like the Magic Tree House series and who want some action involving sharks. Like all of the books in the series, Osborne includes lots of fun facts along with an exciting story that should appeal to kids just beginning their journey into reading.

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  Sharks And Other Predators

  2015 by Mary Pope Osborne

  This newly released Magic Tree House Fact Tracker is a great companion book to Shadow of the Shark. Join Jack and Annie as they get answers to questions such as: how many teeth do sharks have?; and what is their favorite food? The book also includes photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie. This book can be read along with Shadow of the Shark or as a standalone book about sharks (and other predators).

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  Sharks!

  2008 by Anne Schreiber

  National Geographic is known not only for its great photos but for the reliability of its science. This easy reader mixes together great photos and easy to follow text plus includes interactive features such as riddles, fun facts, and questions for kids to answer.

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  Fly Guy Presents : sharks

  2013 by Tedd Arnold

  Kids who prefer the irreverent and funny to a more serious presentation will enjoy following Fly Guy and Buzz as they visit an aquarium to learn about sharks. Filled with Arnold's trademark humorous asides, photos, and distinctive artwork, this is a perfect book for a reluctant reader.

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  Shark Attack!

  1998 by Cathy East Dubowski

  Perhaps not for the faint of heart, this book will appeal to the blood-thirsty kid who likes some real-life drama in his or her books. The book opens with the real life story of a man, Rodney Fox, who survived a shark attack (and includes pictures of his scar!) and includes descriptions of several other shark attacks. It presents scientific research about sharks covering such topics as shark behavior, diet, and physical features along with an explanation of how over-fishing and indiscriminate shark hunting has put pressures on shark populations. The book is well-written and has a user-friendly format. Best of all, the map of shark attacks clearly shows that none have occurred in the midwest!

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  Sea Creatures You Can Draw

  2010 by Nicole Brecke

  Strictly speaking this is not a shark book but kids who are wild about sharks might enjoy learning how to draw one, too. It features lessons in drawing other sea creatures as well, including a clownfish (think Nemo), a dolphin, a crab and a stingray (not the car).

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