Basking Sharks

by Laura Hamilton Waxman

Book Overview

This photo-illustrated book describes basking sharks, the second-largest sharks in the sea. Explains how they use gill-rakers to feed on zooplankton, their life cycle, and work being done to protect this species of huge but gentle sharks. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1607539748
• ISBN13: 9781607539742
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Amicus High Interest
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4