The Shark Book

Written and illustrated by Steve Jenkins · Written by Robin Page

Dive into the mysterious world of sharks and uncover their secrets and survival tactics.

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40 pages· 2,795 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud

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Explore the fascinating world of sharks, from the massive Whale Shark to the tiny Dwarf Lantern Shark. Discover their super senses, ancient ancestors like the Megalodon, and their crucial role in the ocean's ecosystem. This beautifully illustrated book reveals the secrets of these fearsome predators and the challenges they face today. What makes a shark a shark? How do they hunt and survive? Uncover the answers and more in this captivating journey through the lives of one of the ocean's most intriguing creatures.

From the publisher

Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore the astonishing lives of sharks in this brilliantly illustrated picture book. Perfect for Shark Week and all year round, this ode to the notorious ocean predator with more than four hundred species will blow you out of the water!Sharp teeth, super senses, and those infamous fins–what’s not to love about sharks? Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore one of the world’s most notorious–and fearsome–animals. Learn what makes a shark a shark, what sharks like to eat, and how these predators of the deep have evolved. Ever wonder which shark is the smallest? Or the fastest? Even the most deadly? You’ll find your answers in The Shark Book, with countless others. In this magnificently illustrated picture book, celebrate one of the worlds oldest species that has continued to capture our imaginations and astonish us for thousands of years. This essential STEM book for young readers explores every aspect of these incredible sea creatures: Hundreds of Species: From the bus-sized Whale Shark to the Dwarf Lantern Shark that fits in your hand, explore the amazing diversity of the ocean’s top predator.Amazing Shark Facts: Learn how sharks use super senses to hunt, why their skeletons are made of cartilage, and how they can lose 30,000 teeth in a lifetime.Prehistoric Sharks: Travel back in time to meet the mighty Megalodon, a shark so big it could eat a whale, and other ancient relatives like the Helicoprion.Shark Conservation: Discover why so many sharks are in danger and learn about the important role they play in the ocean’s ecosystem.

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