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Great White Shark Scientist (Scientists in the Field)
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014956
ISBN
9780358452072
Grade 5-7
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Publisher's Description of Great White Shark Scientist (Scientists in the Field)
From the New York Times
best-selling author Sy Montgomery and expert underwater photographer
Keith Ellenbogen comes a new installment in the award-winning nonfiction
series Scientists in the Field. Together they daringly investigate one
of the ocean’s greatest enigmas and world’s deadliest predators: the
great white shark.
Dr. Greg Skomal, biologist and head of the Massachusetts Shark Research Program, is investigating a controversial possibility: Might Cape Cod’s waters serve as a breeding ground for the great white shark, the largest and most feared predatory fish on Earth?
Aboard the OCEARCH research vessel, Sy Montgomery and Keith Ellenbogen report on this thrilling turning point in marine research and travel to Guadeloupe, Mexico, to get up close and personal with the sharks. This daring expedition into the realm of great whites shows readers that in order to save the planet and its creatures, we must embrace our humanity and face our greatest fears. This is an ideal read for Shark Week or anytime!
Dr. Greg Skomal, biologist and head of the Massachusetts Shark Research Program, is investigating a controversial possibility: Might Cape Cod’s waters serve as a breeding ground for the great white shark, the largest and most feared predatory fish on Earth?
Aboard the OCEARCH research vessel, Sy Montgomery and Keith Ellenbogen report on this thrilling turning point in marine research and travel to Guadeloupe, Mexico, to get up close and personal with the sharks. This daring expedition into the realm of great whites shows readers that in order to save the planet and its creatures, we must embrace our humanity and face our greatest fears. This is an ideal read for Shark Week or anytime!
Category Description for Scientists In The Field
Each of these intriguing books show how scientists operate in their field of study, some of the findings they've discovered, and how they interact with the wildlife or environments they encounter. The books are not only filled with information, but also give many pictures throughout which is helpful for understanding the topics covered. Each softbound book highlights a specific topic or field of study in approximately 71 pages.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Clarion |
| Grades: | 5-7 |
| ISBN: | 9780358452072 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 11 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.85 |
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