Surprising Sharks: Read and Wonder Contributor(s): Davies, Nicola (Author), Croft, James (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0763627429 ISBN-13: 9780763627423 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
This item is available now at an even better price in our Bargain Bin! Go There Now! Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2005 Annotation: " 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. Click for more in this series: Read and Wonder (Paperback) |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Marine Life - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Water (oceans, Lakes, Etc.) |
Dewey: 597.3 |
Age Level: 4-8 |
Grade Level: PreK-3 |
Lexile Measure: 710(Not Available) |
Series: Read and Wonder (Paperback) |
Physical Information: 0.13" H x 9.02" W x 9.86" L (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 69953 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. Back matter includes an index and a note about sharks. |
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