Surfer Bethany Hamilton paddled out into the ocean for an early morning session with friends. Suddenly, she was attacked by a tiger shark and badly wounded. Learn how Bethany managed to survive losing her arm in this riveting true story.

The teenage surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack in 2003 describes how she has coped with this life-altering event with the help of her faith, the changes in her life, and her return to the sport she loves.

"Engaging images illustrate true bull shark attack stories and accompany survival tips. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Presents facts and true stories about sharks and discusses both the good and the bad things they can do.

Introduces sharks and why they sometimes attack humans, and tells of some real-life shark attacks. It is a beautiful summer day and even though it has gotten darker, you are not ready to leave the ocean. Suddenly, something brushes past your shoulder. You turn to see a dark shape circling back, heading straight for you. It is a shark! Could you be its next meal? Does this seem unlikely? It actually happened to eight-year-old Jessie Arbogast. And although...

"Exciting illustrations follow the story of Bethany Hamilton. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--