Author: Alistair D.M. Dove
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351334751
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Whale sharks are the largest of all fishes, fascinating for comparative studies of all manner of biological fields, including functional anatomy, growth, metabolism, movement ecology, behavior and physiology. These gentle ocean giants have captured the interest of scientists and the imagination of the public, yet their future is uncertain. The conservation status of whale sharks was upgraded to Endangered on the IUCN Red List and the species faces a range of intense threats from human activities. Can these iconic living animals, who have survived for millions of years, survive us? Written by the world’s leading experts in whale shark biology, ecology, and conservation, Whale Sharks: Biology, Ecology and Conservation is the first definitive volume about the world's biggest fish. Chapters include discussions of satellite-linked tags, used to track whale shark movements; genetic sequencing, to examine evolutionary adaptations; even the use of underwater ultrasound units to investigate the species’ reproduction. The editors hope that by collating what is known, they can make it easier for future researchers, conservationists, and resource managers to fill some of the remaining knowledge gaps, and provide the information they need to join the team. As you work your way through this book, we hope that you will develop a sense of awe and marvel at all of our good fortune to share the ocean, and the planet, with this utterly extraordinary species.
Whale Sharks
Author: Alistair D.M. Dove
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351334751
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Whale sharks are the largest of all fishes, fascinating for comparative studies of all manner of biological fields, including functional anatomy, growth, metabolism, movement ecology, behavior and physiology. These gentle ocean giants have captured the interest of scientists and the imagination of the public, yet their future is uncertain. The conservation status of whale sharks was upgraded to Endangered on the IUCN Red List and the species faces a range of intense threats from human activities. Can these iconic living animals, who have survived for millions of years, survive us? Written by the world’s leading experts in whale shark biology, ecology, and conservation, Whale Sharks: Biology, Ecology and Conservation is the first definitive volume about the world's biggest fish. Chapters include discussions of satellite-linked tags, used to track whale shark movements; genetic sequencing, to examine evolutionary adaptations; even the use of underwater ultrasound units to investigate the species’ reproduction. The editors hope that by collating what is known, they can make it easier for future researchers, conservationists, and resource managers to fill some of the remaining knowledge gaps, and provide the information they need to join the team. As you work your way through this book, we hope that you will develop a sense of awe and marvel at all of our good fortune to share the ocean, and the planet, with this utterly extraordinary species.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351334751
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Whale sharks are the largest of all fishes, fascinating for comparative studies of all manner of biological fields, including functional anatomy, growth, metabolism, movement ecology, behavior and physiology. These gentle ocean giants have captured the interest of scientists and the imagination of the public, yet their future is uncertain. The conservation status of whale sharks was upgraded to Endangered on the IUCN Red List and the species faces a range of intense threats from human activities. Can these iconic living animals, who have survived for millions of years, survive us? Written by the world’s leading experts in whale shark biology, ecology, and conservation, Whale Sharks: Biology, Ecology and Conservation is the first definitive volume about the world's biggest fish. Chapters include discussions of satellite-linked tags, used to track whale shark movements; genetic sequencing, to examine evolutionary adaptations; even the use of underwater ultrasound units to investigate the species’ reproduction. The editors hope that by collating what is known, they can make it easier for future researchers, conservationists, and resource managers to fill some of the remaining knowledge gaps, and provide the information they need to join the team. As you work your way through this book, we hope that you will develop a sense of awe and marvel at all of our good fortune to share the ocean, and the planet, with this utterly extraordinary species.
Whale Shark
Author: Meish Goldish
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 159716397X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Describes whle sharks, discussing where and how they live and their size, important body parts, diet, and babies.
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 159716397X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Describes whle sharks, discussing where and how they live and their size, important body parts, diet, and babies.
Whale Sharks
Author: Leo Statts
Publisher: Launch
ISBN: 9781532120138
Category : Whale shark
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Learn all about giant and gentle whale sharks. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Publisher: Launch
ISBN: 9781532120138
Category : Whale shark
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Learn all about giant and gentle whale sharks. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Whale Sharks in Action
Author: Benjamin Tunby
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 1512433829
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and environment of whale sharks.
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 1512433829
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and environment of whale sharks.
Octonauts and the Whale Shark
Author: Meomi (Firm) Staff
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's
ISBN: 9780857072375
Category : Adventure and adventurers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Dashi sends an urgent S.O.S to the Octopod when the underwater cave she is exploring turns out to be the inside of a whale shark! Can Banarcles, Peso and KAwazii rescue her without getting swallowed up themselves?
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's
ISBN: 9780857072375
Category : Adventure and adventurers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Dashi sends an urgent S.O.S to the Octopod when the underwater cave she is exploring turns out to be the inside of a whale shark! Can Banarcles, Peso and KAwazii rescue her without getting swallowed up themselves?
Gigantic Whale Sharks
Author: Stephanie Carrington
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1538208997
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Whale sharks live in an ocean full of amazing creatures, but these massive aquatic beasts stand apart because of their size, and with that comes fascinating features, such as having 3,000 tiny teeth. Through full-color photographs and easy-to-read text, young readers explore the seas through their eyes, seeing for themselves how these astonishingly large animals survive in the wild. These fascinating animals truly are the largest fish in the sea, and readers will explore the habitats and habits of these strange sharks with ease thanks to this innovative book.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1538208997
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Whale sharks live in an ocean full of amazing creatures, but these massive aquatic beasts stand apart because of their size, and with that comes fascinating features, such as having 3,000 tiny teeth. Through full-color photographs and easy-to-read text, young readers explore the seas through their eyes, seeing for themselves how these astonishingly large animals survive in the wild. These fascinating animals truly are the largest fish in the sea, and readers will explore the habitats and habits of these strange sharks with ease thanks to this innovative book.
Wandering Whale Sharks
Author: Susumu Shingu
Publisher: Owlkids
ISBN: 9781771471305
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Introduces readers to the largest living fish and explains why the whale shark is a gentle giant.
Publisher: Owlkids
ISBN: 9781771471305
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Introduces readers to the largest living fish and explains why the whale shark is a gentle giant.
Whale Sharks
Author: Nico Barnes
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629701661
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Dive into this title to meet whale sharks. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about whale sharks through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning full-bleed photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629701661
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Dive into this title to meet whale sharks. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about whale sharks through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning full-bleed photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
The Whale Shark Song
Author: Sadie James
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780957182301
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
The Whale Shark Song is a story about wanting to be something you are not and how being yourself is more important to oneself and everyone else for that matter. When the whale shark tries to join in with the whale song, his singing does not make everyone happy and peaceful. As he struggles to sing like a whale he finds himself asking one big question, "Why am I called a whale shark?" While he does learn the answer, he discovers something even bigger.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780957182301
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
The Whale Shark Song is a story about wanting to be something you are not and how being yourself is more important to oneself and everyone else for that matter. When the whale shark tries to join in with the whale song, his singing does not make everyone happy and peaceful. As he struggles to sing like a whale he finds himself asking one big question, "Why am I called a whale shark?" While he does learn the answer, he discovers something even bigger.
Walter the Whale Shark
Author: Katrine Crow
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781486718092
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What do you do when you feel like you don't fit in? Find something that makes you stand out! Walter had spent all summer counting down the days to the first day of school. He couldn't wait to make new shark friends and finally swim into his classroom for the first time. But the first class picture of the year changes everything. Walter realizes there is one BIG difference between him and his shark classmates. After his discovery, Walter spends his day trying anything he can think of to blend in with the other sharks, only to learn that the things that make us feel like we don't fit in are the very things that make us stand out. Children will love the beautifully illustrated under-the-sea setting in this dust jacket picture book that promotes self-love and acceptance.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781486718092
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What do you do when you feel like you don't fit in? Find something that makes you stand out! Walter had spent all summer counting down the days to the first day of school. He couldn't wait to make new shark friends and finally swim into his classroom for the first time. But the first class picture of the year changes everything. Walter realizes there is one BIG difference between him and his shark classmates. After his discovery, Walter spends his day trying anything he can think of to blend in with the other sharks, only to learn that the things that make us feel like we don't fit in are the very things that make us stand out. Children will love the beautifully illustrated under-the-sea setting in this dust jacket picture book that promotes self-love and acceptance.