The Goblin Shark
From the Series Shark Fact Files
It's hard to argue with those who call the goblin shark the ugliest shark alive. A long, flat snout, needle-like teeth, and soft, pink flesh combine for a startling sight. The deep-sea dweller doesn't present itself often, leaving scientists to piece together facts a bit at a time. Young shark enthusiasts will love to join the exploration of this remarkable living fossil.
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Copyright | 2013 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Bellwether Media |
| Imprint | Pilot |
| Series | Shark Fact Files |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Lexile | 890 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts! Level | 5.7 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts! Quiz | Q60438 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
| ISBN | 9781600148705 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2013-01-01 |
| Author | Sara Green |
| Dewey | 597.3 |
| Guided Reading Level | Q |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.9 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 157154 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Library Media Connection
Detailed close-up photographs bring shark species to life in this middle grade series. Each book begins with an anecdotal sighting of the featured shark; only one of these includes an avoided shark attack on humans. The habitat range maps could be a great classroom discussion starter because of their geographic spread. Topics include physical structure, reproduction, development, senses, and current status. The Goblin Shark emphasizes how much scientists do not know about these unusual sharks; it would be a great book to use as a ladder to some of the Scientists in the Field titles (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) in a focus on scientific discovery. Text is well-balanced against the file-themed layout. The series also includes size comparison diagrams, highlighted factoids, maps, and labeled diagrams. These titles do not shy away from including complex biological vocabulary in their texts.