Curious
readers will find plenty of answers in Animal Planet’s chapter book SHARKS! which
takes a look at sharks, from the petite 8-inch Dwarf Lanternshark to the
enormous 45-foot Whale Shark.
The author, Lori Stein, dives into the subject beginning with a look at shared shark
characteristics and basic differences. Included in the eleven chapters are a
wide range of topics: senses, feeding habits, hunting strategies, and social
interactions as well as in-depth looks at Great Whites and Hammerheads,
discussions of shark bites, and the importance of sharks to the ocean
ecosystem.
An
abundance of photographs enrich the text and provide visual interest. Inserts
titled IN YOUR NEWS FEED supply thumbnail discussions ranging from the study of
cancer in Dogfish sharks, to the ongoing tracking of a Great White Shark named
Mary Lee. Double-page FACT FILES, highlight extraordinary details such as the
cave off the coast of Mexico where sharks can sleep, the epic 12,400-mile
migration of a Great White Shark named Nicole, and the spectacular breaching of
sharks as they hunt seals off the coast of South Africa. Colored text boxes
define terms, and offer extra details.
A
fun resource for home or school.
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