What If You Could Sniff Like a Shark?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 27 min read-aloud

What If You Could Sniff Like a Shark?

By Sandra Markle, Howard McWilliam (Illustrator)

Part of the What If You Could series

What if you woke up with an ocean animal's superpower?

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40 pages· 3,462 words· Est. 27 min read-aloud
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Imagine waking up with the superpower of an ocean creature. Could you shapeshift like an octopus, squeeze through tiny spaces, or snap claws like a crab to cut metal? Discover the wonders of ocean animal abilities and the thrilling possibilities they bring. Dive into a world where you can sniff out treats from miles away like a great white shark. This adventure combines zany illustrations with fascinating facts, inviting you to explore the extraordinary powers of the sea. What ocean animal's superpower would you choose, and how would it change your world?

From the publisher

If you could have any ocean animal’s superpower, whose would you choose?What if you woke up one morning, and you suddenly had the superpower of an ocean animal? If you could shapeshift like a giant Pacific octopus, you could squeeze through even the smallest gaps. If you could snap your claws like a coconut crab, you could slice through sheets of metal. And if you could sniff like a great white shark, you’d be able to smell treats from miles away!With zany illustrations and amazing true facts, What If You Could Sniff Like a Shark? launches a brand-new series from bestselling creators Sandra Markle and Howard McWilliam. The What If You Could…? books have all the appeal of the What If You Had…? titles, but focus on animal superpowers and feature a fresh new design.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
3,462
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
IG940L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about fishBooks about sea creaturesBooks about science and natureBooks about marine life
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~V
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
506816
Publication
Published
June 2, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338356076

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