Sandra Markle

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. Despite the marine sanctuaries set aside to protect whale sharks, their population is still decreasing. These gentle giants may be accidentally caught in fishing nets, fished by poachers, or hit by a ship's propeller. But new conservation methods, which include enlisting...

Presents information on the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of killer whales, with an emphasis on how they hunt.

An introduction to the lives of wolves that focuses on how they hunt and how they raise their cubs.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and predatory behavior of rattlesnakes.

Introduces scorpions, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and hunting skills.

Introduces ticks, including their different body parts, life cycle, diet, and the dangers they pose to humans and pets.

Describes the different types of octopuses and how they search for food and defend themselves against predators.

Providing color photos and many skunk facts, this book follows a female skunk as she looks for food, scares off predators, and rears her young.