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Factology: Sharks

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By Button Books
Series: Factology
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Go deep beneath the waves and meet sharks of all shapes and sizes, from the tiny dwarf lantern to the terrifying great white. Learn how they live, what they eat, the challenges they face and why all 500-plus species are worth saving. Can sharks see in... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Factology: Sharks is a fun-filled, fact-packed book where you can learn all about these great ferocious fish.

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Go deep beneath the waves and meet sharks of all shapes and sizes, from the tiny dwarf lantern to the terrifying great white. Learn how they live, what they eat, the challenges they face and why all 500-plus species are worth saving.

Can sharks see in the dark? Which species live for centuries? And what on Earth is a wobbegong? Dive into an amazing underwater adventure with this visually stunning science guide and discover every scaly secret you ever wanted to know about these incredible creatures.

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

The KS2 and KS3 school curriculum is consulted when devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educational topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM subjects.

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    Go deep beneath the waves and meet sharks of all shapes and sizes, from the tiny dwarf lantern to the terrifying great white. Learn how they live, what they eat, the challenges they face and why all 500-plus species are worth saving. Can sharks see in the dark? Which species live for centuries? And what on Earth is a wobbegong?...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787081789

Publisher: Button Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Button Books

Illustration: 300 Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 96

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