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.