The Magnificent Book of Sharks
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The Magnificent Book of Sharks

Written by Barbara Taylor · Illustrated by Val Walerczuk

Part of the The Magnificent Book of series

Dive into the ocean's depths to uncover the secrets of extraordinary sharks.

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80 pages· IG970L
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Journey into the ocean's depths with 'The Magnificent Book of Sharks.' Discover the tiny pygmy shark, the massive whale shark, and the bullet-fast shortfin mako. Learn why the lantern shark glows and how the epaulette shark 'walks' on land. This beautifully illustrated book reveals the mysteries of these fascinating creatures, offering intriguing facts that will captivate young readers and spark their curiosity about the ocean's wonders.

From the publisher

Beautifully illustrated, The Magnificent Book of Sharks will take readers far out into the ocean, into clear coastal waters, and along warm tropical reefs to meet the extraordinary sharks that live there. From the tiny pygmy shark to the massive whale shark, The Magnificent Book of Sharks captures some of the ocean’s most extraordinary creatures through stunning illustrations. Meet the spotted leopard shark, the voracious tiger shark, and the super-fast shortfin mako that speeds through the ocean like a bullet. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so readers can find out why the lantern shark glows in the dark, how the epaulette shark “walks” on land, and which senses sharks use to find their prey. Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful keepsake that children will revisit time and again.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
80
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
IG970L
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Reading levels
ATOS
~6.4
F&P level
~W
Publication
Published
May 6, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781645179115

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