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Sharks & Rays
Explores the biology, ecology, and behavior of sharks and rays.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 1997
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June 27, 2016
I found this on the bargain table at Barnes and Noble eons ago. I bought it for two reason. Firstly, I bought it as a writing resource. What better inspiration for monsters than these cartilaginous horrors from the deep? The second reason is that inside I'm still a kid and enjoy reading about bugs, dinosaurs, and sea creatures.
As the title of the book indicates, it's about Sharks & Rays. The book is packed with short articles about many facets of their lives. There are articles about the different species and subspecies of sharks and rays, their habitats, mating practices, behavior, encounters with man, etc. Related species such as the ratfish are also covered, as are evolution, common ancestors, anatomy, and biology.
The best part is the field guide which occupies about half the book. Because of it, I can now tell the difference between an Atlantic short tailed ray and it's cousin, the electric torpedo. I have to say that the weirdest shark in the book is the Wobbegong shark. It's a freaky looking thing that looks like a piece of coral.
I'd recommend this to anyone who's a shark enthusiast or lives with one. It's a very interesting read and could be invaluable if a shark bites you and you need to tell which kind it was.
As the title of the book indicates, it's about Sharks & Rays. The book is packed with short articles about many facets of their lives. There are articles about the different species and subspecies of sharks and rays, their habitats, mating practices, behavior, encounters with man, etc. Related species such as the ratfish are also covered, as are evolution, common ancestors, anatomy, and biology.
The best part is the field guide which occupies about half the book. Because of it, I can now tell the difference between an Atlantic short tailed ray and it's cousin, the electric torpedo. I have to say that the weirdest shark in the book is the Wobbegong shark. It's a freaky looking thing that looks like a piece of coral.
I'd recommend this to anyone who's a shark enthusiast or lives with one. It's a very interesting read and could be invaluable if a shark bites you and you need to tell which kind it was.
April 27, 2015
Tricas, T., Deacon, K., Last, P., McCosker, J., Walker, T., & Taylor, L. (1999). Sharks and Rays. San Francisco: Time Life Books.
Citation by: Chris Scherer
Type of reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: 597.3
Content/Scope: The encyclopedia of everything dealing with a shark or ray. It covers everything from the history of the animals to identifying them in the wild.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Time Life Books is a well respected publishing house that publishes many historical documents.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book is in chapters that contain pictures and subsections. Additional information is found in separate text boxes on random pages.
Relation to similar works: This work is part of a multi-volume set from The Nature Company.
Diversity/Accessibility: It is only found in print and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
Cost: $24.95
Professional Review: Books in Print, (2008). Annotations. Tricas, T., Deacon, K., Last, P., McCosker, J., Walker, T., & Taylor, L. (1999). Sharks and Rays. San Francisco: Time Life Books.
Citation by: Chris Scherer
Type of reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: 597.3
Content/Scope: The encyclopedia of everything dealing with a shark or ray. It covers everything from the history of the animals to identifying them in the wild.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Time Life Books is a well respected publishing house that publishes many historical documents.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book is in chapters that contain pictures and subsections. Additional information is found in separate text boxes on random pages.
Relation to similar works: This work is part of a multi-volume set from The Nature Company.
Diversity/Accessibility: It is only found in print and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
Cost: $24.95
Professional Review: Books in Print, (2008). Annotations. Tricas, T., Deacon, K., Last, P., McCosker, J., Walker, T., & Taylor, L. (1999). Sharks and Rays. San Francisco: Time Life Books.
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