El tiburón blanco

K-Gr 3–This Spanish nonfiction picture book is perfect for younger readers who love animals and science and are interested in learning about the incredible great white shark. Short sentences and paragraphs provide interesting information and facts about great white sharks. They are mostly solitary, can grow to weigh more than an automobile, and although they have several rows of teeth, they are not able to chew. Readers follow a female great white shark who finds a meal and searches for a solitary location where she can give birth. ­Readers will also learn how great white sharks balance, how they find prey, how long they can live, and how far they can travel. ­Photorealistic illustrations, created with a mixture of traditional watercolors, painting, digital illustration, and collage, depict the great white shark in its natural ocean home along with other creatures, such as turtles and rays, capturing the depth and vastness of the ocean. The cycle continues as the female great white shark gives birth and immediately leaves, with the new great white sharks learning to survive right away. Additional information about the great white shark is included, along with an index.