Crow, Katrine
Summary: "What do you do when you feel like you don't fit in? Find something that makes you stand out"--Page 4 cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flowerpot Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CROLondon, Martha
Summary: "The whale shark may be the largest fish in the sea, but it's far from the most vicious. This gentle giant hunts for some of the smallest water animals, gulping up big groups of them with water before filtering out the water and swallowing its next meal. Dive under the waves to watch the filter feeder at work, swim through its warm watery home, protect other animals from predators, and more....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.3 LONMarkle, Sandra
Summary: Explores the efforts to save the whale sharks, a species that was categorized as endangered in 2016.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.3 MARShing, Susumu
Summary: Introduces readers to the largest living fish and explains why the whale shark is a gentle giant.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books Inc. 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597 SHIBurnham, Brad.
Summary: Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the whale shark.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2001
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 597.2 BURCarrington, Stephanie
Summary: Whale sharks live in an ocean full of amazing creatures, but these massive aquatic beasts stand apart because of their size, and with that comes fascinating features, such as having 3,000 tiny teeth. Through full-color photographs and easy-to-read text, young readers explore the seas through their eyes, seeing for themselves how these astonishingly large animals survive in the wild. These...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.3 CARPrevost, John F.
Summary: Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and attack/defense mechanisms of this giant, thick-bodied fish.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo & Daughters 1996
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.3 PREKlepinger, Teresa
Summary: Jaws wide. Let the battle begin! Learn how great white sharks and killer whales fight through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bigfoot Books 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Pallotta, Jerry.
Summary: Contains facts about killer whales and great white sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2009
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J599.536 PALPallotta, Jerry
Summary: Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series! The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans. Who would win!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 PALAmes, Lee J.
Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of sharks, whales, and other sea creatures, including the hammerhead shark, humpback whale, and giant sea turtle.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 1991
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 743.6 AMEAmes, Lee J.
Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of sharks, whales, and other sea creatures, including the hammerhead shark, humpback whale, and giant sea turtle.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 1989
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 743 AMEGibbons, Gail
Summary: Describes the physical characteristics of different types of sharks, from the tiny dwarf shark to the gigantic whale shark.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.3 GIBLee, Justin
Summary: Provides instruction for drawing a variety of sharks, including the great white shark, the thresher shark, and the whale shark.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 743.6 LEEMaloney, Brenna
Summary: "Fish can be found in all shapes and sizes! Did you know there is a type of angler fish that is less than a quarter of an inch big? Or, that a whale shark is as large as a school bus? What do these animals look like and where do they live? Look inside to discover which of the ten fish in this book are very small and which ones are really big!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: J597 MAL1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J597 MAL
Sazaklis, John
Summary: "Hi, there! I'm a great white shark. Don't let my sharp teeth scare you off. I started life much smaller, just like you! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little shark pup to the ocean's top predator"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.3 SAZKratt, Martin
Summary: "Chris and Martin Kratt--the Wild Kratts--explore the world of sharks from the tiny dwarf shark to hungry Great White to the biggest Whale shark. The Wild Kratts dive in to reveal the different ways these incredible creatures survive in the sea: where they live, who they eat, who eats them, and more!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: The secret world of sharks and rays: Describes some of the more than 370 species of sharks, including the whale shark, saw shark, and angel shark, as well as their cousins, the rays.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2004
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SHATaylor, Patricia A.
Summary: Focuses on the selection, care and garden design for plants that thrive in shaded locations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 1993
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.954 TAYSummary: "Kids will build confidence all summer long as they master early literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. Summer Reading helps kids to: Stay motivated to read ; Maintain reading skills and avoid summer slide ; Get excited about using the library ; Keep discovering and learning all summer long."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J LAUNCHPAD WHAGreen, Sara
Summary: Engaging images accompany information about the great white shark.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.3 GRESherry, Kevin
Summary: Squizzard is a small squid who always wants to be the center of attention, whether it is playing with his best friend Toothy the vegetarian Great White Shark, or giving a report in school; but when his behavior finally causes a rift in their friendship, Shay the seahorse explains what he is doing wrong--but change is difficult for Squizzard and it takes an ecounter with Bennie the Barracuda,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 SHEVentura, Marne
Summary: "This early encyclopedia introduces readers to many different shark species. From the massive whale shark to the fierce great white, every shark is special in its own way. This book highlights each shark's appearance, behavior, and range. It also features a chart showing the ocean depths in which the animal can be found. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J597.3 VENSummary: With some 40 species of shark calling Hawaii's waters home, scientists are seeing new animal behavior around every corner. Hopping from island to island, uncover surprising moments of cooperation, rarely seen hunting tactics and striking insights into these predators. Meet the Whitetip reef shark, Whale shark, Tiger shark and more through the lens of remote sensor cameras and drone technology.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021