SHARKS : Open up a world of information!
- [96] pages : colour illustrations, colour photographs, colour maps ; 26 cm
- FACTOLOGY .
- Factology .
Includes index. Includes questions and answers.
Why sharks are jawsome! 4 -- Ocean life 6 -- A close-up look at sharks 8 -- Off the scale 10 -- No bones about it 12 -- Make it snappy! 14 -- And breathe! 18 -- Baby sharks 20 -- Super swimmers! 22 -- Shark superheroes 24 -- Chomp 28 -- Dinner time! 30 -- Shark species 32 -- Sizing up sharks 34 -- Prehistoric predators 36 -- Meet the Meg! 38 -- Marvels the deep 40 -- Order of the ocean 42 -- Icons of the ocean 44 -- The greatest 46 -- Hammer time! 50 -- Graceful giants 52 -- Tigers of the sea 54 -- Freshwater wonders 56 -- The world's strangest sharks 58 -- Open wide! 60 -- High flyers 62 -- Marine mates 64 -- Rays are sharks. or are they? 66 -- Mega mantas 68 -- Chimaera cousins 70 -- Record-breakers 72 -- Sharks and us 76 -- Mistaken identity? 78 -- Into the cage 82 -- What's it like being an aquarist? 84 -- SOS Save our sharks 88 -- Shark quiz -- Glossary and answers 94 -- Index 96
Factology : Sharks is a fun-filled, fact-packed book where you can learn all about these great ferocious fish. 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.