In Search of Great White Sharks

by Martin Chilson

Overview

Watch out for the great white shark! This high-interest book is sure to hook the attention of readers as they’re introduced to this bloodthirsty hunter. Readers will learn about the great white’s diet, anatomy, and behavior. They’ll also learn how great whites help the ocean environment, and how humans cause more harm to great whites than great whites cause to humans. Readers will love the fun fact graphic organizer that rounds out their knowledge of the subject. Vivid photographs illustrate engaging text in a dynamic pairing that will grab readers' interest and keep them reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781508143413
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2015
Series:	Shark Search Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	600L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2016
Gr 3–5—Shark books are often in demand, and this set covers the basics fairly well. Each spread features a full-page photograph opposite a couple paragraphs of text on a general topic. Physical features, including identification tips, are followed by geographic range, hunting, birth, potential danger to humans, and conservation status. A concluding "Shark Bites" page offers five or six further interesting facts. The writing is crisp and informative, capturing a bit of the excitement of the fish without overdoing it. Photographs are serviceable, showing some variety of activity, a bit of visual comparison to other sharks, and one labeled view of key body parts. Close-ups of physiological features such as teeth are scarce, and most lack scenes of sharks hunting or capturing prey. Range maps are provided for the species with defined areas. VERDICT Solid but not stellar introductions to a high-interest topic.

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