Sharks: Nature's Perfect Hunter (Science Comics)
by Joe Flood (Author) Joe Flood (Illustrator)
For over 400 million years, sharks have been the ocean's top predator! They're vital to our ecosystem, but their importance is often overshadowed by our own fear--even though they hardly ever threaten humans. Dive in for an intimate look at the dynamic hammerhead, infamous great white, primordial megalodon, and the gentle nurse shark, the rare species that will let a scuba diver pet them! This book is filled to the gills with jaw-dropping illustrations and razor-sharp facts that shed light on these fascinating creatures of the deep, including their undersea terrain, cunning adaptability, and staggering variety.
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Gr 3-7--Fascinating, detailed facts about a remarkable variety of sharks, coupled with fun, colorful artwork, make this latest entry in the series a winner. Shark enthusiasts will appreciate the specifics about adaptations and hunting techniques, while beginners will find the solid introductory material engaging. The book is cohesively organized by characteristics and species subdivisions. Browsers will easily locate information on a particular topic, but students will gain the most insight by reading the volume cover to cover. Woven throughout is a simple story of a fishing boat captain on the hunt for sharks while a scientist dispels many misconceptions about the animals. Flood addresses the lore and fear that surrounds these predators, most of it coming from literature and the media. Detailed illustrations complement the text beautifully, with close-ups of the various features of different sharks as well as useful diagrams and charts. VERDICT An accessible and inviting work, recommended for most libraries. Offer this one to fans of Lauren Tarshis's I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 for a more complete picture of these complex and intriguing creatures.--Jody Kopple, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA
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Praise for Science Comics: Sharks
"Detailed illustrations complement the text beautifully, with close-ups of the various features of different sharks as well as useful diagrams and charts. An accessible and inviting work, recommended for most libraries." -School Library Journal, starred review
JNF051050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Biology
JNF062000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | General
Graphic novels
Sharks
Habits and behavior
Cartoons and comics
Comics (Graphic works)
Nonfiction comics
Educational comics
