Book details

The Best Book of Sharks

Claire Llewellyn

Published in

1999

4.09

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Description

The book introduces the world of sharks, examining their characteristics, breeding, life cycles and behavior in a variety of species. The Best Book of Sharks by Claire Llewellyn offers amazing insight into the deep-sea lives of the creatures that have perennially captured children's imaginations--where sharks live, what they feed on, how they bear their young. Enter the mysterious underwater world of the shark and see how these fascinating creatures have adapted perfectly to the world in which they live.

Age

5-9

Text complexity

intermediate

Length

31 pages

Book in series

#1

Why to read

The book offers amazing insight into the deep-sea lives of sharks[^1^].
It's packed with full-color photographs and illustrations[^3^].
It provides a good starting point for science discussions[^1^].
It's a great book for early readers with simple but informative text[^1^].