Mary M Cerullo

Do great white sharks hunt humans? Can a great white eat a boat? Are great white sharks cold-blooded killers?

Take a trip to the ocean's depth to learn the truth about these infamous creatures. From the most current information on their swimming habits and ancient ancestors to details about their conveyor belt of teeth, armored skin and super senses, kids will be fascinated by these amazing creatures. Special sidebars offer extra information

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"Provides information on plankton-feeders including whale sharks, basking sharks, hammerheads, and manta rays, and shares a shark diver's experiences searching for and photographing them"--

Compares the fishes from the tropical seas to those in the cold ocean.

"Provides information on sharks and shares a shark diver's experiences on Coco Island, Costa Rica"--

"Lava shoots in the air, then bubbles down mountains, flattening, burning, and boiling everything in its path. The destructive forces of volcanoes are terrifying and well-known. But what about their other forces? Volcanoes can spur new growth of plants and trees. In the water, they create an environment where coral reefs and sea life can thrive. In fact, the meeting of volcanic fire and ocean water gave way to life on Earth. Award-winning children's...

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and varieties of sharks and dispels common myths about these unusual fish.