Packed with more than 65 profiles, this engaging reference highlights the sharks kids love, including great whites that sneak up on prey by hiding in their shadows and scalloped hammerheads that hunt near active undersea volcanoes. Meet some new favorites, too, such as whitetip reef sharks. These sharks are known to rest in caves, stacked on top of each other! Discover a whole new world of sharks with surprising behaviors, including some that use their fins to walk along the seafloor. And that’s not all: readers will also meet incredible shark relatives, including rays, skates, and chimaeras.
This comprehensive, expert-reviewed guide explores shark habitats, migration patterns, amazing adaptations, and more. Ultimate Sharkopedia is a must-have for curious kids and budding marine biologists seeking a deeper understanding of shark biology and behavior.
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Ruth A. Musgrave
RUTH A. MUSGRAVE is an award-winning children’s author and animal science expert with a B.S. in education. She is a writer for National Geographic Little Kids magazine and National Geographic Little Kids Look & Learn book series, whose credits include Look Up, Peek-a-boo, Big Cats, and Look Outside. Musgrave shares her fascination with animals with students of all ages by teaching, writing, and developing curricula.
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