The Mystery at Shark Reef — Carole Marsh

A new shark species has been discovered off the South Carolina coast! Avery and Evan beg to "see real sharks!"-maybe even discover a megalodon (giant prehistoric shark!) tooth. But something's wrong at the shark reef and the mystery needs to be solved "BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT BAD!" "We gotta save the sharks!" Clues lead them on a wild adventure of fun, science, and high-tech gear. "Take a bite of this mystery and you can't put it down!"


Children learn about the amazing prehistoric megalodon shark, as well as the role sharks play in nature, biodiversity, the food chain, and the need to protect and conserve wildlife. This title is aimed at boys and girls ages 7-14. Before they know it, the kids are mixed up in an adventurous mystery where clues require them to use their best science, technology, engineering and math skills to find the answers! Mystery books have always been a great higher-order, critical â€"thinking genre, and the "real Kid characters" in this series eagerly get into using high-demand Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills to solve each mystery! 


Additionally, each book has a great STEM section in the back with extra information on the science, math, technology, and problem-solving skills that are in the story, plus an extensive glossary, animal facts, and more! Who knew learning could be so fun?!! 


In this mystery, there are additional pages filled with science, technology, engineering and math you can use to learn about and solve problems such as: 

1. Discover the Engineering Design Process

2. What is a polygon?

3. Shark sizes: Little, Big, and Mega-Big!

4. Learn about the difference between high tide or low tide?

5. Learn that not all shark teeth are alike<br />6. Discover sharks at risk

7. What is SONAR

8. Impression your friends with your shark facts


Like all of Carole Marsh's Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities.


Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book:

Grade Levels: 3-6

Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.5

Accelerated Reader Points: 2

Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 163110

Lexile Measure: 690

Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q

Developmental Assessment Level: 40