Stingrays! Underwater Fliers

Illustrated by Isidre Mones
Did you know that stingrays are cousins of sharks? This Step 3 Step into Reading Science Reader is full of exciting photographs, illustrations, and facts about these magnificent sea creatures. Follow a stingray as she chomps her prey, escapes a hungry hammerhead shark, and gives birth to her stingray pups!
 
Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters and easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, and are for children who are ready to read on their own.
CAROLE GERBER was the author of many picture books and chapter books and more than a hundred elementary reading and science books. A former teacher and journalist, she held a BS in English education and an MA in journalism from Ohio State University. View titles by Carole Gerber
Isidre Monés is a Spanish artist best known for his comic-book work. He has also illustrated numerous children’s books, such as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3: Planet of the Pies by Judy Barrett, as well as several of Cynthia Rylant’s Henry and Mudge stories. Monés lives in Barcelona, Spain. View titles by Isidre Mones

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Did you know that stingrays are cousins of sharks? This Step 3 Step into Reading Science Reader is full of exciting photographs, illustrations, and facts about these magnificent sea creatures. Follow a stingray as she chomps her prey, escapes a hungry hammerhead shark, and gives birth to her stingray pups!
 
Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters and easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, and are for children who are ready to read on their own.

Author

CAROLE GERBER was the author of many picture books and chapter books and more than a hundred elementary reading and science books. A former teacher and journalist, she held a BS in English education and an MA in journalism from Ohio State University. View titles by Carole Gerber
Isidre Monés is a Spanish artist best known for his comic-book work. He has also illustrated numerous children’s books, such as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3: Planet of the Pies by Judy Barrett, as well as several of Cynthia Rylant’s Henry and Mudge stories. Monés lives in Barcelona, Spain. View titles by Isidre Mones

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