The Great Shark Rescue: Saving the Whale Sharks

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The Great Shark Rescue: Saving the Whale Sharks - Markle, Sandra
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Top-selling science author Sandra Markle presents the story of whale sharks--the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Find out how scientists are working to study and protect these gentle giants of the ocean.

Product Details
Price
$33.32
Publisher
Millbrook Press (Tm)
Publish Date
Pages
48
Dimensions
9.9 X 10.0 X 0.7 inches | 1.06 pounds
Language
English
Type
Library Binding
EAN/UPC
9781541510418
BISAC Categories:
Animals - Fish

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About the Author
Sandra Markle is the author of more than 200 children's books, which have won numerous awards, including Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, IRA/CBC Children's Choice, NSTA/CBC Outstanding Trade Books for Children, NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended, and ALA Notable Books for Children. She lives in Florida.
Reviews

"Well organized, clearly written, and excitingly illustrated, this highly enlightening work is an excellent addition for any nature collection as well as for the study of the environment and endangered species."--starred, School Library Journal

-- (10/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)

"Another wonder of the animal world, adeptly displayed."--starred, Kirkus Reviews

-- (7/22/2019 12:00:00 AM)

"A fascinating companion volume to Markle's The Great Penguin Rescue (2017) and The Great Rhino Rescue (2018)."--Booklist

-- (9/20/2019 12:00:00 AM)
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