Real-life
photos are combined with illustrations to create a fascinating
look deep into the ocean depths where sharks dwell. Guided
by their favorite Disney characters, the reader will explore
the fascinating world of sharks. From the biggest to the smallest,
from the gentlest to the most deadly, this informative guide
looks all the members of this watery clan.
Over
twenty short chapters investigate not only the physical characteristics
of sharks (teeth, heads, tails, body shape) but also the different
species (Great White, Basking, Megamouth, Hammerhead,Tiger)
and how they raise their young. There’s also material
here on sharks and people, the future of sharks and shark
hangers-on like remora and pilot fish.
Plenty
of photos and lots of solid, basic information about sharks
make this an excellent book to use as an introduction to a
unit or more detailed study on sharks. Whether you are a parent,
teacher or school librarian, this is a book you’ll want
to purchase because it opens the door to further exploration
of the topic.
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