Hammerhead Sharks
Dive into the underwater world of the hammerhead shark! This book's large, up-close photographs will impress readers as they learn about the hammerhead's size, appearance, and special features, such as its unusual cephalofoil. A labeled diagram gives readers a full-body view of this skilled hunter. The hammerhead's diet, life cycle, and habitat are also introduced, and a colorful map shows where hammerheads live. Readers will also learn about the hammerhead's special senses such as its lateral line, and how this schooling shark uses them to outlast humans and other threats. A facts page, bolded glossary terms, and an index supplement the easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
BISACS | JNF003090, JNF003150, JNF051150 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Animals, Science & Technology |
Copyright | 2011 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Checkerboard Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Season | 2010-09-01 |
ISBN | 9781616134266, 9781617873270 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Anywhere eBooks |
Dewey | 597.3 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs, Full-color illustrations |
Dimensions | 8 x 8 |
Guided Reading Level | P |
ATOS Reading Level | 4.0 |
ATOS Interest Level | LG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 139362 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Reviewed, and Table of contents |
Online Resources | FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
Sharks Set 1 – Horn Book Guide
This series takes the teeth out of negative portrayals of the misunderstood title creatures. Each book contains easily digestible facts about appearance, habitat, behavior, etc. Clear, dramatic closeup photographs and diagrams help illustrate the information.