whale shark

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to whale sharks, the threats they face, and the conservation efforts to save them. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--.

Melissa Cristina Marquez returns with an intriguing new story for young people! When the ocean goes dark, Maren the whale shark and her best friend Remy the remora embark on a quest to find answers and guide those they find lost along the way. Maren the whale shark loves her life as the biggest, brightest fish in the sea. She spends her days exploring the waters around her and finding delicious snacks as she travels. But one day, the ocean turns black and Maren's adventures stop. With only the glow of her scales on her back and her best friend, Remy the remora, at her side, Maren sets out on her biggest mission yet: cross the ocean and ask the Aztec goddess Huixtocihuatl about the darkness and discover how to bring of the return light. Along the way, you'll meet new friends and exemplify the power of sharing!.

Simple text and photographs describe whale sharks, discussing how they hunt, where they live, and more.

"Whale sharks are the world's biggest fish. But how do they become such massive animals? Engaging text and photos introduce readers to the lives of whale sharks, including what they eat and where they live"--.

"Maren the whale shark loves her life as the biggest, brightest fish in the sea. She spends her days exploring the water around her and finding fresh new snacks as she travels. But one day, the ocean goes dark and Maren's adventures come to a halt. With only the glow from the scales on her back and her best friend, Remy the remora, by her side, Maren sets out on her greatest quest yet--to cross the ocean and ask the Aztec goddess Huixtocihuatl about the darkness and to figure out how to bring back the light"--Provided by publisher.

"The whale shark may be the largest fish in the sea, but it's far from the most vicious. This gentle giant hunts for some of the smallest water animals, gulping up big groups of them with water before filtering out the water and swallowing its next meal. Dive under the waves to watch the filter feeder at work, swim through its warm watery home, protect other animals from predators, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Discover facts about whale sharks, including what they look like, how they live, and more.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to whale sharks"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents the story of whale sharks--the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Find out how scientists are working to study and protect these gentle giants of the ocean"--Publisher.