Synopses & Reviews
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Get up close and personal with all kinds of sharks from bullhead to cow to carpet sharks and learn how to identify different types, which is strongest, and so much more with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information.
Explore everything there is to know about sharks and discover the mysteries of the deep with DK findout Sharks. See a shark's skeleton, figure out exactly what electroreception is, match the eggs to the type of shark, and take a bite out of their different diets. Compare different ocean habitats, body sizes, tails, senses, and more. You can even read an interview with a shark expert, and learn how to help conserve the oceans to protect sharks in danger.
Filled with colorful images and quirky facts, DK findout Sharks is engaging and educational. Pull out the special cover flaps to see extra information about sharks, follow a timeline of shark evolution, and take a quiz on everything covered in the book.
Learn more about sharks or anything else at www.dkfindout.com, a free educational website for kids to have fun with information and expand their knowledge.
Series Overview: From the creators of DK findout , the free online resource for kids, comes an exciting book series full of amazing images, incredible quizzes, and cutting-edge information kids need to know. The DK findout series helps kids become experts on their favorite subjects from dinosaurs to space. Learning doesn't get more fun.
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Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for shark aficionados ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to sharks, from hammerheads to great whites. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any kid who can't get enough of these ferocious fish.
Which shark species can live for 400 years? Why do some sharks glow in the dark? What was the biggest shark of all time? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout Sharks, which features stunning wildlife photography of sharks in their native environments, throughout every stage of their life cycles. The book explains what separates sharks from other kinds of fish, introducing readers to more than 50 shark species from around the world and giving habitat and growth statistics for each one. With an eye to conservation, DKfindout Sharks spotlights endangered shark species and offers advice for preserving ocean habitats, making it the perfect choice for eco-conscious kids looking to learn more about this amazing underwater world.
Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout series drives kids ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about--ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology--making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.