"An up close look at the ocean's most fearsome and famous predator and the scientists who study them--just twenty-six miles from the Golden Gate Bridge"--

"Engaging images accompany information about the great white shark. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Informative, engaging text and vivid photos introduce readers to the predatory lives of sharks"--

The great white shark is the biggest predatory fish on Earth. Its formidable teeth and ability to swim up to 37 miles (60 km) per hour make it a deadly enemy. Readers can check out the great white shark up close, as well as 19 other amazing species of shark. Full-color photographs introduce readers to the teeth, fins, and other body adaptations that make sharks some of the coolest animals out there. Fact boxes detail each shark's behaviors, including...

"A crew of scientists at sea use a camera-equipped robotic device to track a shark's movements through the water."--

An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of sharks.

"In this book, young readers will learn about the diet, life cycle, behavior and habitat of great white sharks."--

Introduces sharks to young readers, providing information on such topics as their physical characteristics, where they live, and what they eat.

Sharks are famous for their bite, but there's plenty of variety in these dangerous creatures. Through the use of accessible text, readers take an exciting look at the wet world these toothy creatures call home. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs show how these stunning animals make a home under the waves.

Describes the physical; characteristics, habits, and natural environment of sharks and discusses their evolution and relationship with human beings.