Cañon City Public Library

"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The shark-versus-man classic that inspired the blockbuster Steven Spielberg movie
“A tightly written, tautly paced study of terror.”—The Washington Post
A great white shark terrorizes the beautiful summer getaway of Amity Island, and a motley group of men take to the water to do battle with the beast. A heart-pounding novel of suspense and a brilliant meditation on the nature...

"In July, 1916, Chet Roscow is fascinated by news accounts of the great white shark said to be attacking people along the New Jersey shore not far from his home, but when he goes swimming in Matawan Creek he discovers the truth of the stories."--publisher.

Simple text and color photographs describe the hammerhead shark, how it hunts, what it eats, and other facts.

"Once thought to prefer coastal waters, the great white shark regularly makes Pacific Ocean crossings. Data collected by satellite transmitters attracted to sharks may soon reveal the unknown locations of their birthing and mating grounds."--Container.

Photographs and text introduce kids to the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of sharks.

Miss Frizzle's class travel under the ocean.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and survival techniques of different kinds of sharks.

Comprehensive facts and fun illustrations introduce young enthusiasts to the world of sharks, introducing gentle and deadly species while clarifying common misperceptions.

Oona the mermaid is friends with everyone, but when her attempts to befriend a shark with sensory issues fail miserably she realizes what may be fun for her may be overwhelming for him.