Dive into the underwater world of the sand shark! This book's large, up-close photographs will impress readers as they learn about the sand shark's size, appearance, and special features, such as its pointy teeth and oblong tail. A labeled diagram gives readers a full-body view of this scary-looking fish. The sand shark's diet, life cycle, and habitat are also introduced, and a colorful map shows where sand sharks live. Readers will also learn about the sand shark's special senses such as its lateral line, and how this tricky hunter 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.

When Judge Deborah Knott travels to Wrightsville Beach for a summer conference for North Carolina District Court Judges, she stumbles upon the body of one of her colleagues. Meanwhile, Deborah's husband, Sheriff's Deputy Dwight Bryant, is in Virginia with his son, tying up loose ends left by the death of his first wife. When another judge is found murdered at the conference, it soon becomes evident that Deborah may be the killer's next target. Her relaxing trip to the seaside soon transforms into a harrowing experience, and she must summon all of her strength and investigative expertise to track down the culprit before she becomes the next victim.

Sand tiger sharks hover in the water as they patiently wait for fish to swim by. To hover, they gulp air at the water’s surface and hold it in their bellies! Through engaging photos and text, this leveled title introduces readers to the sand tiger shark’s fascinating hunting behaviors, body functions, and environment. Added features further highlight the shark’s size, diet, range, and more!

Dive into the underwater world of the sand shark! This book's large, up-close photographs will impress readers as they learn about the sand shark's size, appearance, and special features, such as its pointy teeth and oblong tail. A labeled diagram gives readers a full-body view of this scary-looking fish. The sand shark's diet, life cycle, and habitat are also introduced, and a colorful map shows where sand sharks live. Readers will also learn about the sand shark's special senses such as its lateral line, and how this tricky hunter 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.

Examines the life cycle of a sand tiger shark.

Dive into the underwater world of the sand shark! This book's large, up-close photographs will impress readers as they learn about the sand shark's size, appearance, and special features, such as its pointy teeth and oblong tail. A labeled diagram gives readers a full-body view of this scary-looking fish. The sand shark's diet, life cycle, and habitat are also introduced, and a colorful map shows where sand sharks live. Readers will also learn about the sand shark's special senses such as its lateral line, and how this tricky hunter 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.

The sand tiger sharkÕs ragged mess of needle-sharp teeth inspires terror that is ultimately unnecessary. The crazed-looking shark isnÕt interested in preying on humans, but it does have a unique way of seeking out its usual fare. Learn all about sand tiger sharks in this informative title.

Judge Deborah Knott looks into the murder of Dallas Stancil and finds that several people could have something to do with his death now that his land is worth a fortune.

Dive into this book to learn all about nurse sharks. Readers will take in information about a nurse shark's preferred habitat, what it likes to eat, and more alongside amazing underwater photographs.

2017 Amelia Bloomer List, Early Readers Nonfiction This picture book biography follows the life of Eugenie Clark, the Japanese-American scientist, researcher, and diver, who became famous as "The Shark Lady" for her groundbreaking discoveries about shark behavior. Before Eugenie Clark's groundbreaking research, most people thought sharks were vicious, blood-thirsty killers. From the first time she saw a shark in an aquarium, Japanese-American Eugenie was enthralled. Instead of frightening and ferocious eating machines, she saw sleek, graceful fish gliding through the water. After she became a scientist—an unexpected career path for a woman in the 1940s—she began taking research dives and training sharks, earning her the nickname "The Shark Lady."