Swimming with Sharks (Wild Survival #2)
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Swimming with Sharks (Wild Survival #2)
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Arriving in Sri Lanka to find an extremely rare Pondicherry shark, 12-year-old Adrianna Villalobos and her family discover that it is the main attraction in a restaurant aquarium and must convince the restaurant's owners to release it back into the wild.
A gripping series about saving Earth's most endangered creatures—and fighting for survival!
Sink or swim!
Twelve-year-old Adrianna Villalobos and her older brother Feye travel the globe with their parents, the hosts of a suspenseful nature show called Wild Survival! The show features daring animal rescues and the work the family does at their animal sanctuary.
This time the family is off to Sri Lanka. They've heard a rumour that an extremely rare Pondicherry shark might have been sighted. Once they arrive, Adrianna, Feye, and their parents discover the rumoured Pondicherry shark is the main attraction in a restaurant aquarium. Is this shark really the one they're looking for? And if it is, can they convince the restaurant's owners to release it back into the wild?
Packed with animal facts and illustrations, as well as non-fiction backmatter, Wild Survival is a compelling series for anyone fascinated by the natural world.
Series: Wild Survival
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Swimming with Sharks (Wild Survival #2) by Melissa Cristina Márquez is praised for its engaging storyline and its appeal to young readers with an interest in marine life adventure. The book is noted for its educational content, seamlessly blending facts about sharks and ocean ecosystems into an exciting narrative. Reviewers appreciate the author's ability to create relatable characters and thrilling situations that entertain while informing.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781338635089
Publisher: Scholastic US
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 July 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Scholastic US
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 185.0mm
Weight: 181g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Melissa Cristina Márquez is a fiercely proud Hispanic marine biologist, wildlife educator, professional speaker and presenter, and freelance environmental contributor. Recently, Melissa was featured on Shark Week 2019, named one of BBC's 100 Influential and Inspirational Women of 2018, and gave a TEDx talk on sharks and female scientists. Melissa is the founder of The Fins United Initiative (TFUI) -- a program that highlights diverse sharks, the threats they face, and the scientists who study them.Melissa holds a BA in Marine Ecology and Conservation from New College of Florida and an MSc in Marine Biology from Victoria University. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Mexico, Melissa aims to bring attention to the importance of diversity and inclusion with her writing.
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