Surprising Sharks (Read and Wonder)
by Nicola Davies (Author) James Croft (Illustrator)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Read and Wonder (Paperback)
"Everything works in this book the informative yet humorous writing, the not-too-scary illustrations, and a superb layout that employs multisized text and bright color backgrounds to great effect." THE HORN BOOK
"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."
"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."
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Hornbook
"Everything works in this book— the informative yet humorous writing, the not-too-scary illustrations, and a superb layout that employs multisized text and bright color backgrounds to great effect."
School Library Journal
"The book is chock-full of fascinating information about 'sharkish' behavior . . . Davis concludes with a notion that these animals have much more to fear from humans than vice versa."
Kirkus
"Rarely do author and illustrator complement each other as perfectly as in this undersea jewel . . . the package can't be beat."
ALA/Booklist
"Davies manages to impart a remarkable amount of information about sharks in this picture-book science volume. . . . What's more, Croft's bright, humorous artwork . . . and the clever layout will make this a first choice for many young children."
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"Everything works in this book—the informative yet humorous writing, the not-too-scary illustrations, and a superb layout that employs multisized text and bright color backgrounds to great effect."
Nicola Davies
Nicola Davies graduated with a degree in zoology before becoming a writer, producer, and presenter of radio and television programs. She lives in Somerset, England.
Neal Layton received distinction for his M.A. in illustration from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, in London, and has been illustrating books for children ever since. He lives in Portsmouth, England.
Neal Layton received distinction for his M.A. in illustration from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, in London, and has been illustrating books for children ever since. He lives in Portsmouth, England.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781680651874
Lexile Measure
710
Guided Reading Level
N
Publisher
Perfection Learning
Publication date
May 20, 2005
Series
Read and Wonder (Paperback)
BISAC categories
JNF003150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Marine Life
Library of Congress categories
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