Whale Shark
From the Series Shark Bites
In Whale Shark, beginning readers will follow the largest fish in the sea as it filters water for plankton. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how whale sharks swim and eat in the sea.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify a whale shark’s body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about whale sharks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Whale Shark also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Whale Shark is part of Jump!’s Shark Bites series.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Kindergarten |
| Category | Beginning Readers, STEM |
| Subject | Animals, Science and Math |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Publisher | Jump! |
| Imprint | Bullfrog Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2019-08-01 |
Reviews
Series Made Simple
Vivid photographs and minimal text work together in this set for younger readers. Basic descriptions of shark attributes include questions and answers, along with occasional interjections: “What is this? A mako shark! Wow!” Though occasionally awkwardly worded, the loose, simple narrative is accessible to beginning readers and strongly supported by excellent photographs that show exactly what the reader needs to see. The whale shark, for example, is described as spotted, flat, white-bellied, and huge: Four photographs, varied between ocean settings and white backgrounds, are perfectly chosen to highlight each of those features. Action scenes depicting hunting, feeding and breaching provide further visual appeal. Selective use of labels links text to pictures where needed. Each book closes with a photo highlighting body parts and a brief picture glossary. VERDICT Good choice for younger readers with high visual appeal.
