In July, 1916, Chet Roscow is fascinated by news accounts of the great white shark said to be attacking people along the New Jersey shore not far from his home, but when he goes swimming in Matawan Creek he discovers the truth of the ...

Author: Lauren Tarshis

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In July, 1916, Chet Roscow is fascinated by news accounts of the great white shark said to be attacking people along the New Jersey shore not far from his home, but when he goes swimming in Matawan Creek he discovers the truth of the stories.

KILLER SHARK ATTACKS SWIMMER! July 2, 1916 Beach Haven, New Jersey Charles Vansant, 25, was attacked by a large shark Saturday, July 1, while swimming in chest-deep water. He and his family were vacationing at the luxurious Engleside ...

Author: Lauren Tarshis

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

ISBN: 9780545414876

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Based on true events! It's the summer of 1916 and the Jersey shore is being terrorized by a Great White shark. Can 10-year-old Chet and his friends survive a swim in the local creek?In the summer of 1916, ten year-old Chet Roscow is captivated by the local news: a Great White shark has been attacking and killing people up and down the Atlantic Coast, not far from Chet's hometown of Springfield, New Jersey.Then one day, swimming with his friends, Chet sees something in the water. . .

Based on the real life events of the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, this graphic novel brings Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series to vivid life.

Author: Lauren Tarshis

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

ISBN: 9781338120967

Category: Juvenile Fiction

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A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916,with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Haus Studio! Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in his uncle's little New Jersey town. He has three new friends, and they love cooling off in the creek on hot summer days. But then comes shocking news: A massive shark has been attacking swimmers in the ocean along the Jersey Shore, not far from where Chet is staying. Fear is in the air. So when Chet spots a gray fin in the creek, he's sure it's his imagination running wild. It's impossible he's about to come face-to-face with a killer shark... right? Based on the real life events of the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, this graphic novel brings Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series to vivid life. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with historical photos and facts about the real-life shark attacks.

Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in Elm Hills, New Jersey.

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Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in Elm Hills, New Jersey. But Chet's summer is interrupted by shocking news. A great white shark has been attacking swimmers along the Jersey shore, not far from Elm Hills. So when Chet sees something in the creek, he's sure it's his imagination... until he comes face-to-face with a bloodthirsty shark!

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Do you have what it takes to survive? www.scholastic.com/ISurvived www.laurentarshis.com photo by david dreyfuss Lauren Tarshis is the author of I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 and I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912, ...

Author: Lauren Tarshis

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

ISBN: 9780545414890

Category: Juvenile Fiction

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The horror of Hurricane Katrina is brought vividly to life in this fictional account of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century.Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when Barry's little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced to stay home and wait out the storm.At first, Katrina doesn't seem to be as bad as predicted. But overnight the levees break, and Barry's world is literally torn apart. He's swept away by the floodwaters, away from his family. Can he survive the storm of the century -- alone?

"Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in his uncle's little New Jersey town.

Author: Lauren Tarshis

Publisher: Graphix

ISBN: 1725487322

Category: JUVENILE FICTION

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"Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in his uncle's little New Jersey town. He has three new friends, and they love cooling off in the creek on hot summer days. But then comes shocking news: A massive shark has been attacking swimmers in the ocean along the Jersey Shore, not far from where Chet is staying. Fear is in the air. So when Chet spots a gray fin in the creek, he's sure it's his imagination running wild. It's impossible he's about to come face-to-face with a killer shark right?"--

I've been fascinated by the story of the shark attacks of 1916 since 2002, when I read a book called Close to Shore by Michael Capuzzo. About ten years later, I had a chance to revisit the story when I wrote I Survived the Shark Attacks ...

Author: Lauren Tarshis

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

ISBN: 9780545853408

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

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From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come four harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. REAL KIDS. REAL DISASTERS.The author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series brings us more harrowing true stories of real kids up against terrible forces of nature. From fourteen-year-old lone survivor of the shark attacks of 1916, to nine-year-old who survived the Peshtigo fire of 1871 (which took place on the very same day in history as the Great Chicago Fire!), here are four unforgettable survivors who managed to beat the odds.Read their incredible stories:The Deadly Shark Attacks of 1916The Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871A Venomous Box Jellyfish AttackThe Eruption of Mount Tambora

ForMore Information Books Fernicola, Richard G. Twelve Days of Terror: Inside the Shocking 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks. Lanham, MD: Lyons Press, 2016. Tarshis, Lauren. I Survived: The Shark Attacks of 1916. New York: Scholastic Press, ...

Author: Nick D'Alto

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

ISBN: 9781538372074

Category: Juvenile Fiction

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The film Jaws is famous for its gory effects and ominous music, but it is not very scientific, is it? Mary Catherine and her classmates are going to find out. In this immersive play, readers will learn about the real-life shark attacks that inspired the classic horror movie. They'll also learn about the history of marine biology, and how sometimes even scientists don't get things right the first time around. This fun, informative play introduces readers to the importance of the scientific method, and many fascinating facts about sharks. Accompanied by charming illustrations, this play is perfect for any science curriculum.

Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along.

Author: Virginia Loh-Hagan

Publisher: 45th Parallel Press

ISBN: 153418032X

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

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Would you have survived the shark attacks of 1916? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.