Shark Encyclopedia

by Ethan Pembroke

This encyclopedia highlights 26 different sharks. Alongside thrilling photographs of these underwater creatures, readers learn about what various sharks looks like, where they live, what they eat, and more. Features include information about shark attacks, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Reference is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

192 pages, Library Binding

Published December 15, 2020

Reviews

[A Allen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Since I did not read this book cover to cover, I marked it as abandoned. However, from what I did read, I liked it. The book looks at 12 different shark species and follows the same format for each which I found very satisfying. The book details what the shark species looks like, where they live, what they eat, and more. Photographs, illustrations, and maps are used as visual aids; I could have done without the dead shark photographs but I understand that is not a problem for everyone. At the back of the book, 14 other sharks are given a page each with a photograph and a brief list of facts. I could see including this as independent reading for my shark lesson plan next year, but I would not buy it for my personal collection. Could be a good gift for a child with a lot of interest in sharks.

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

192 pgs. This is a fabulous book on sharks. Even if you are not a shark fan, you will learn so much about sharks and will not want to put this book down once you begin reading it. The facts are well-organized per shark accompanied by outstanding color photos. It would be a great book for research as well as recreational reading. I want to read more of this encyclopedia series. This book is highly recommended for Grades 3 - 5.

[Maura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good informational book, however I think it could have been organized better and have less repetition.