Save the...Whale Sharks

Description

Whale sharks have swum and chomped their ways into kids' hearts. With this book, readers can become whale shark experts and learn how to save the animals they love. Featuring an introduction from Chelsea Clinton! Did you know that whale sharks are sometimes called domino fish because of the spots on their backs? How about that the smallest recorded whale shark was only fifteen inches long? Or that whale sharks have teeth on their eyes? Perfect for all animal lovers--and whale shark fans in particular--this book is filled with information that young readers will love to learn. From where whale shark habitats are found to what it's like to be a whale shark to why whale sharks are endangered and who has been working hard to save them, this book gives readers all the facts they know to become whale shark experts. Complete with black-and-white photographs, a list of fun whale shark facts, and things that kids can do right this very moment to help save whale sharks from extinction, this book, with an introduction by animal advocate Chelsea Clinton, is a must for every family, school, and community library.

Anita Sanchez (she/her) is especially fascinated by plants and animals that no one loves, and the unusual, often ignored wild places of the world. Her books sing the praises of the unappreciated- dandelions, poison ivy, tarantulas, mud puddles. Many years of field work and teaching outdoor classes have given her first hand experience in introducing students to the wonders of nature. You can visit her online at anitasanchez.com and follow her on Twitter @asanchezauthor.

"Eloquent and informative." -Kirkus Reviews