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National Geographic Kids Mission: Shark Rescue

All About Sharks and How to Save Them

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Paperback
$12.99 US
8.5"W x 10.85"H x 0.25"D   | 15 oz | 36 per carton
On sale Mar 08, 2016 | 112 Pages | 9781426320903
Age 10-14 years | Grades 5-9
Reading Level: Lexile 1060L | Fountas & Pinnell R

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.
"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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RUTH A. MUSGRAVE is an award-winning children’s writer specializing in marine and animal science. As a naturalist, lucky hitchhiker on scientific trips, and proud science nerd, Musgrave works with scientists around the world and shares their research and discoveries through her freelance work as a contributing writer for National Geographic Little Kids magazine and author of several books for National Geographic, including Everything Sharks and books in the Little Kids First Board Book series, and the National Geographic Little Kids Look & Learn series. View titles by Ruth A. Musgrave

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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.

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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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Author

RUTH A. MUSGRAVE is an award-winning children’s writer specializing in marine and animal science. As a naturalist, lucky hitchhiker on scientific trips, and proud science nerd, Musgrave works with scientists around the world and shares their research and discoveries through her freelance work as a contributing writer for National Geographic Little Kids magazine and author of several books for National Geographic, including Everything Sharks and books in the Little Kids First Board Book series, and the National Geographic Little Kids Look & Learn series. View titles by Ruth A. Musgrave