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Marsh, Nigel,

Young Reed A - Z of sharks and rays / A to Z of sharks and rays Sharks and rays Nigel Marsh. - Chatswood, NSW , New Holland Publishers Pty Ltd, 2016. - 47 pages; colour illustrations; 29 cm. - Young Reed .

"From the Great White to the Wobbegong, we cover all the basics" - cover.

Introduction -- A - Angel sharks / Associates of sharks -- B - Blind shark / Black-tip reef shark -- C - Catsharks / Caribbean reef shark -- D - Diving with sharks / Dangerous bull shark -- E - Eagle rays / Electric rays -- F - Fiddler rays / Fin walkers (epaulette sharks) -- G - Grey reef shark / Grey nurse shark -- H - Hammerhead shark / Horn sharks -- I - Inert white-tip reef sharks -- J - Jaws (great white shark) -- K - Kite-like skates -- L - Lemon sharks -- M - Manta rays / Mako sharks -- N - Nurse sharks -- O - Ocean giant (whale shark) -- P - Primitive cow sharks -- Q - Quirky Porcupine Ray -- R - Reproduction / Round stingrays -- S - Shovelnose rays / Stingrays -- T - Thresher sharks / Tiger shark -- U - Under threat -- V - Varied catshark -- W - Wobbegongs -- X - X-ray senses -- Y - Young sharks and rays -- Z - Zebra shark -- Quiz time -- Photography credits -- Quiz answers

Sharks are the kings of the ocean, sometimes feared, occassionally loved, and always a subject of intrigue for children and adults alike. A-Z of Sharks and Rays, the latest addition to the popular Young Reed series, addresses the topic of the sharks and rays of the deep blue in a way that is both educational and entertaining for children. Targeting the 7 to 13 age group audience, this book is filled with beautifully photographed images of sharks in the wild, accompanied by informative text that will teach readers about different species of sharks and rays from around the world.

ISBN: 9781921580307 1921580305

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sharks--Juvenile literature.
Stingrays--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 597.3