"From ancient megalodons to fearsome Great Whites, this is the complete, untold story of how sharks emerged as Earth's ultimate survivors, by a world-leading paleontologist Sharks have been fighting for their lives for 500 million years and are under dire threat today. They are the longest surviving vertebrate on Earth, outlasting multiple mass extinction events that decimated life on the planet. How did they thrive so long? By developing superpower-like...

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of nurse sharks.--

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and environment of zebra sharks.

"Hammerhead sharks are the youngest of the shark family, yet they are the most fascinating to shark enthusiasts. Their unusual appearance gives them unique advantages over other shark breeds, but their basic habits leave them at a disadvantage where survival is concerned. Come explore the world of one of the most fascinating sea creatures to live in the warm waters throughout the world. Explore their habits, their hunting grounds, and learn where...

An illustrated introduction to sharks that lived during the Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras.

Introduces sharks, and includes information on their hunting, breeding, and threats to their habitat and survival.

Takes the reader from ocean depths to coral reefs for close-ups of one of nature's most impressive creatures.

Describes the physical characteristics of sharks and different kinds of sharks.

"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."--

A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of sharks. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for furtherresearch, and an introduction to the author.