National Geographic Kids Mission: Shark Rescue

All About Sharks and How to Save Them

Hardcover Library Binding
$22.90 US
8.72"W x 11.16"H x 0.47"D  
On sale Mar 08, 2016 | 112 Pages | 9781426320910
Grades 5-9
Reading Level: Lexile 1060L | Fountas & Pinnell R

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Inspiring young animal lovers to get up close to all different types of sharks and the real-life challenges they face is what Mission: Shark Rescue is all about. This compelling narrative combines fun and amazing adventure stories, gorgeous photography, hands-on activities, fascinating information, and more, connecting the reader in-depth with the animal's real world. Meet real-life sharks and learn about their habitats, challenges, and successes, plus learn how YOU can take action and save these amazing endangered creatures.
RUTH A. MUSGRAVE is an award-winning children's author and animal science expert with a B.S. in education. She is a writer for National Geographic Little Kids magazine and National Geographic Little Kids Look & Learn book series, whose credits include Look Up, Peek-a-boo, Big Cats, and Look Outside. Musgrave shares her fascination with animals with students of all ages by teaching, writing, and developing curricula. View titles by Ruth A. Musgrave
"The books feature several engaging visual elements: sidebars that resemble comic strips, fact boxes, and large photographs....The comprehensive back matter is well organized and great for reports. There are student-friendly print and online resources, as well as lists of conservation organizations and international zoos and research centers where sharks and pandas can be seen.... for collections where HMH’s “Scientists in the Field” is popular or for schools with active conservation clubs." -- School Library Journal

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Inspiring young animal lovers to get up close to all different types of sharks and the real-life challenges they face is what Mission: Shark Rescue is all about. This compelling narrative combines fun and amazing adventure stories, gorgeous photography, hands-on activities, fascinating information, and more, connecting the reader in-depth with the animal's real world. Meet real-life sharks and learn about their habitats, challenges, and successes, plus learn how YOU can take action and save these amazing endangered creatures.

Author

RUTH A. MUSGRAVE is an award-winning children's author and animal science expert with a B.S. in education. She is a writer for National Geographic Little Kids magazine and National Geographic Little Kids Look & Learn book series, whose credits include Look Up, Peek-a-boo, Big Cats, and Look Outside. Musgrave shares her fascination with animals with students of all ages by teaching, writing, and developing curricula. View titles by Ruth A. Musgrave

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"The books feature several engaging visual elements: sidebars that resemble comic strips, fact boxes, and large photographs....The comprehensive back matter is well organized and great for reports. There are student-friendly print and online resources, as well as lists of conservation organizations and international zoos and research centers where sharks and pandas can be seen.... for collections where HMH’s “Scientists in the Field” is popular or for schools with active conservation clubs." -- School Library Journal

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