Surprising Sharks
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2003 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Surprising Sharks

By Nicola Davies, James Croft (Illustrator)

Part of the Read and Wonder series

Discover the surprising truth about sharks and why they should fear us more than we fear them.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 312 ratings
32 pages· 964 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Dive into the unexpected world of sharks, where a swell shark inflates like a balloon and a lantern shark glows in the dark. This captivating book shatters the myth of sharks as mindless predators, revealing their diverse shapes and sizes. With engaging facts and vibrant illustrations, uncover why these fascinating creatures might be more afraid of humans than we are of them. Are you ready to challenge your perceptions and explore the mysteries of the deep blue sea?

From the publisher

Why does a swell shark blow up like a party balloon? What does a lantern shark use its built-in lights for? Full of fun facts, here’s a surprising book about sharks that kids can really get their teeth into. “SHAAAARRRKK!” That’s probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren’t at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise! The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in SURPRISING SHARKS reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes - and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2004)
At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
964
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
Books about sharksBooks about marine lifeBooks about sea creaturesBooks about ocean animalsBooks about animal behavior
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
69953
Publication
Published
July 14, 2003
First published
January 1, 2003
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763621858

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