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Discovering Sharks
The Ultimate Guide to the Fiercest Predators in the Ocean Deep
Series: Discovering
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With a unique book cover that looks and feels like actual shark skin, Discovering Sharks is the ultimate guide to the fiercest, most fascinating predators that lurk the ocean deep!
This action-packed, full-colour book features dozens of different types of sharks, with captivating photographs and illustrations throughout. From the Great White to the Hammerhead, learn about those razor-sharp teeth and prominent fins, mysterious behaviour patterns, and even their unique diets.
Discovering Sharks is jam-packed with gripping facts and fun tidbits, as well as breath-taking images that nearly jump off the page and right into your lap! Featuring a one-of-a-kind textured book cover that feels like shark skin, this book is a must-have for any child fascinated by the fiercest creatures who lurk the ocean deep!
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Discovering Sharks
With a unique book cover that looks and feels like actual shark skin, Discovering Sharks is the ultimate guide to the fiercest, most fascinating predators that lurk the ocean deep! This action-packed, full-colour book features dozens of different types of sharks, with captivating photographs and illustrations throughout. From the Great White to the Hammerhead, learn about those razor-sharp teeth and...HardbackSold Out -
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Discovering Sharks by Donna Parham is appreciated for its engaging and informative approach to introducing children to the fascinating world of sharks. The book is praised for its vibrant illustrations and easy-to-understand text, making it suitable for young readers. It effectively balances educational content with entertainment, capturing the curiosity of children and encouraging a love for marine life.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781604336047
Publisher: HarperCollins Focus
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 May 2016
Country: United States
Imprint: Applesauce Press
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Julius Csotonyi
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 274.0mm
Height: 304.0mm
Weight: 924g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Julius Csotonyi is one of the world's most high profile and talented contemporary a scientific illustrators. Csotonyi has considerable academic expertise that contributes to his stunning dynamic art. He has created life-sized dinosaur murals for the Royal Ontario Museum and for the Dinosaur Hall at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and most of the artwork for the new Hall of Paleontology at the HMNS. He most recently illustrated the nonfiction children's book PREHISTORIC PREDATORS and resides in Canada.
Donna Potter Parham is a Science Writer who has spent more than 30 years learning and writing about animals and habitats for SeaWorld San Diego and San Diego Zoo Global. While earning a Bachelor of Science in biology at San Diego State University, Donna discovered the joy of sharing what she learned with others. She went on to achieve a Science and Technical Writing Certificate and an MBA, but learning about the natural world remains her passion. She lives with her husband and two teenagers in San Diego, where she enjoys hiking, gardening, and floating in the shark-infested waters of the Pacific Ocean.
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