Staff Pick
Jump on board this around-the-world exploration of nature's fiercest predator. It covers all kinds of sharks, from the giant whale shark to the smallest pygmy shark. Full of color photos, diagrams, maps, and a poster, this book is sure to satisfy. Recommended By Jennifer H., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Featuring hundreds of photos, diagrams, and maps, along with a pull-out map and large shark poster, this guide introduces young readers to one of the world's deadliest animals. Full color. Consumable.
Synopsis
Come along on an around-the-world adventure to track the sea's most extraordinary predators. This research manual and guide will take you from tropical paradise to the cold, dark depths, in search of the wildest, weirdest, and most wonderful beasts in the ocean.
From the harmless and huge whale shark to the puny pygmy shark, these fascinating fish come in many shapes and sizes . . . which means their prey does too. Who gulps down tiny plankton? Who snatches unsuspecting seals midswim? See for yourself from the portholes of our trusty vessel or, if you dare, from behind the bars of a shark cage.
So grab your scuba gear and get on the boat--we've got sharks to find