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Name: I Am a Shark
Author: Darlene R. Stille

I Am a Shark invites young readers into the world of a hammerhead shark with vivid, fact‑based prose. The book explains where sharks live, how they hunt, and the physics of swimming in the deep, dark ocean. Presented as a friendly guide, it combines solid marine biology with accessible language, offering a glimpse into the natural history of these remarkable predators.

First publish date: August 31, 2004

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Darlene R. Stille

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