Wandering Whale Sharks

 This fascinating and informative book reveals that the immense and magnificent creatures known as whale sharks (the world's largest fish) are actually gentle giants rather than ferocious predators. Beautiful to behold, the whale sharks in this book drift through the ocean's depths peacefully and slowly (their speed is only 2.5 miles per hour) as they snack on tiny plankton and shellfish, offering shelter for smaller fish along the way. Back matter offers additional facts about these colossal creatures, while the double-page spreads help young readers get a feel for the shark whale's impressive size and fascinating physical characteristics. “A poetic and visually stunning introduction to one of the ocean's largest and gentlest creatures” (SLJ).