How to Survive as a Shark

By Kristen Foote, Erica Salcedo (Illustrator)

Part of the How to Survive series

Learn to survive the ocean's depths with a shark's unique skills and secrets.

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44 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the ocean's depths as a wise shark guides young ones through survival. Discover the secrets of hunting with six senses, the necessity of constant movement, and the lurking dangers from above. Packed with fun facts and real shark photos, this adventure blends humor with education, making it perfect for curious minds eager to learn and laugh. Will these young sharks master the art of survival in a world full of hidden threats?

From the publisher

Ahoy, me mateys! Upset your Mom swam away after you were born? Cry me an ocean. You’ve got ME to show you the ropes! Well, at least until I get a craving for baby shark. Swim along and I’ll teach you how to hunt using all six senses (a whole sense more than a human), why you can NEVER stop moving (blimey, no - not even to sleep!), and what your most dangerous threat is (here’s a hint: those sneaky landlubbers don’t even live in our waters!). Aye, me hearties, learning How to Survive as a Shark is not as easy as it sounds!

How to Survive as a Shark provides a unique take on fish science that will entertain and educate in and out of the classroom. Full of opportunities for extended learning, this book includes fun facts hidden throughout the hilarious illustrated story – and after, a glossary of important terms and some real photos of great white sharks. If you’ve ever wondered how to think and swim like a shark, and you like to laugh while you learn, this book is for you!

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 44
Reading age: 5–10
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 650L

Themes & topics

Books about sharks Books about pirates Books about science Books about nature Books about animals

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Stories behind the story

Where did you originally get the idea for How to Survive as a Shark?

I have two children - one who loves reading only non-fiction, and one who loves reading only fiction (of course!). With a background in science, I realized I had an opportunity to write something that could appeal to both of them. To be entertained with a fictional story-line while learning a ton of scientific facts is the best of both worlds! By Kristen Foote (author)

Are there any details of How to Survive as a Shark that you particularly love that readers should watch for?

There are a ton of side-bar facts that older kids can go back through and read, along with two pages of actual pictures of great white sharks and extra information in the back of the book, so there is a lot of great science packed into a relatively short picture book. By Kristen Foote (author)

Did you have a specific audience in mind when you created How to Survive as a Shark?

This book is intended for all kids and adults who want to learn more about sharks and their life-cycles/habitats, but is specifically useful in classrooms K-5. By Kristen Foote (author)

What part of creating How to Survive as a Shark did you most enjoy?

I knew a lot about sharks, but learned so many more fascinating details when I did the research. For example, did you know great white sharks (or, white sharks, as scientists refer to them) come from eggs that hatch inside their mother? And that extra eggs are produced for the other sharks to eat before they are born for nutrition? There are so many really cool and interesting facts, all vetted by scientists currently researching sharks, packed inside this book! By Kristen Foote (author)