Hammerhead Sharks

Checkerboard Animal Library: Sharks Set I

by Heidi Mathea

Dive into the underwater world of the hammerhead shark! This book s large, up-close photographs will impress readers as they learn about the hammerhead s size, appearance, and special features, such as its unusual cephalofoil. A labeled diagram gives readers a full-body view of this skilled hunter. The hammerhead s diet, life cycle, and habitat are also introduced, and a colorful map shows where hammerheads live. Readers will also learn about the hammerhead s special senses such as its lateral line, and how this schooling shark uses them to outlast humans and other threats. A facts page, bolded glossary terms, and an index supplement the easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

26 pages, ebook

First published September 1, 2010