Nicola Davies
Surprising Sharks: Read and Wonder
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Life Science
- Environment & Ecology
- Story / Adventure
- Nature Narrative / Field Discovery
A mock alarm about a shark opens a humorous correction of the giant man-eater stereotype through varied species, sizes, shapes, and behavior. Bright illustrations and surprising comparisons turn shark diversity and human impact into a myth-busting read-aloud.
The science inside
- Oceans & Marine Life
- Animals & Zoology
- Conservation
Your child will meet:
- Shark species vary widely in size, shape, habitat, diet, and behavior.
- Most sharks do not fit the stereotype of a large animal that hunts people.
- Human activity can pose a greater population-level threat to sharks than sharks pose to people.
- Risk should be judged with species and situation evidence rather than a frightening image alone.
Use it this way
Parent effort: No prep
"Everything works in this book -- the informative yet humorous writing, the not-too-scary illustrations, and a superb layout that employs multisized text and bright color backgrounds to great effect." -- The Horn Book "SHAAAARRRKK!" That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in Surprising Sharks reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes -- and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them. Back matter includes an index and a note about sharks.
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