This title looks at the habitat and hunting, eating, and breeding habits of blacktip reef sharks. It is broken down into easy-to-read-chapters filled with vibrant, full-color photos. This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Sharks. Mysterious, dangerous, and often feared, these predators of the sea are fascinating creatures that capture the interest of all ages. Each shark species is unique, with adaptations that help it survive in its own part of the ocean. Become an armchair marine biologist! This photo-illustrated book describes the blacktip reef shark. Explains their coral reef habitat, their life cycle, and how they hunt prey. Includes information on what makes them good sharks for zoo aquariums and the work being done to protect this shark from overfishing.

Can you guess how to identify a blacktip reef shark? For this reef-dwelling fish, the name reveals all. Dark spots mark the fin tips in sharp contrast with the adjacent white coloring. See the streamlined beauty in the pages of this title for young readers.

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

"Fully revised and updated"--Back cover.

An illustration-heavy exploration of the types and characteristics of sharks.

The waters around Australia are home to the greatest diversity of sharks and rays on Earth. Fully 100 of these sea creatures (and their little-known relatives, the chimaerids) have been named or described since the first edition of this book. This second edition brings more than 300 of these species to life in full-color illustrations.

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

Perhaps the most mysterious and alluring creatures kept by saltwater aquarists, sharks and rays are becoming increasingly popular among serious marine fishkeepers. In this long-awaited and much-requested guide, expert aquarist and elasmobranch enthusiast Scott Michael provides the definitive introduction to the biology and behaviour of home-aquarium-scale sharks and rays. This book includes: species selection and identification, buyers guide, shark aquarium setup and maintenance, and much more.

"Read about the blacktip reef shark, who lives in oceans near reefs and gets its name from the black tip on its top fin. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read"--