About this title: Part of a series, this book explores the underwater world of sharks - how they evolved, how they live and breed and why they occasionally predate on humans. The photographs depict the species in close-up and aim to dispel some of the myths and mysteries commonly associated with sharks. From whale sharks 18 metres long to the tiny mini-sharks that fit in the palm of a hand, from the terrifying razor-sharp teeth of the tiger shark to the harmless gaping jaws of the filter-feeding members of the family, the reader can discover this underwater world. The book includes a photo-sequence of the ...
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Edition: American ed. Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780679816836ISBN:0679816836
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 62 p. Contains: Illustrations. Eyewitness Books (Knopf Hardcover). Audience: Children/juvenile. cb100 read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13:9780679816836ISBN:0679816836
Description: Fair. Dust Cover Missing. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Fair. Dust Cover Missing. Ex-Library book-will contain library markings. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Very Good. 0789457784 Very Good Condition, No Markings, highlighting or notes, ** Satisfaction Guaranteed ** Orders ship same or next business day. read more
Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 72 p. Contains: Illustrations. DK Eyewitness Books (Hardcover). Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Description: Good. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 64 p. Contains: Illustrations. DK Eyewitness Books (Hardcover). Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Description: Good. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 72 p. Contains: Illustrations. DK Eyewitness Books (Hardcover). Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13:9780679816836ISBN:0679816836
Description: Very Good. 0679816836 Copy has been read but remains in nice & clean condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or high-lighting. Spine is tight; a clean read. Shelf wear to the hardcover. read more
"Title: Eyewitness Shark Author: Miranda MacQuitty Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc. 72 pg, 2008 Format: Juvenile nonfiction (single topic, sharks, *2008) Intended audience: Children, ages 12 and up Description: Learn about different shark species, their anatomy, habitat and diet in DK's Eyewitness Sharks.
Personal review: This book does a great job of providing in depth and comprehensive information about the different types of shark species, their anatomy, habitat, diet, and their endangerment. A variety of different sharks are covered all the way from the Great White to Horn sharks. The book is packed with detailed photographs and explanation captions that are informative. At the end of the book, there are special reference appendices such as fascinating facts, questions and answers, record breakers and a glossary for terms. This book is a great source for all information related to everything you needed to know about sharks.
Citation of two critical reviews: Turner's Children's Literature review calls this a small but information packed book that discusses shark species, habitats, their senses, and close relatives of sharks. It also points out a great feature of the book, Marine Conservation issues in the "Oceans at Risk" chapter at the end of the book. This review was extremely helpful and informed readers of what they can expect from reading this nonfiction book designed for children.
Frances Millhouser's School Library Journal review calls this book a sensationalist survey of the shark and how it does a great job of interpreting the misconception and misinterpretation of the risk of a shark attack in its proper perspective. This review was also effective in that it also points out that the book doesn't do a good job of explaining the photographs in the book."
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