Sharks

by Miranda Smith

Kingfisher Sharks by Miranda Smith offers an extensive look at the notorious predators of the deep, providing insights on shark behavior, habitats, and the surprising variety of species that inhabit our oceans. In addition to breathtaking underwater photography, full-action computer-generated artwork brings to life the long-extinct Megalodon as it preys on a prehistoric whale, and captures the moment that a lemon shark gives birth in shallow waters. Through the fascinating text and imagery, readers will learn facts about shark attacks; discover how sharks breathe, swim, communicate, and catch their prey; and find out the latest shark news and research.

Genres: Nonfiction

64 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2008

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Miranda Smith is a long-standing editor of information books for both children and adults. She has a particular interest in the field of natural history and has written books and articles for children on the subject, including the encyclopedic Living Earth (for Dorling Kindersley).

Reviews

[Melynda Moore]

What:This book includes actual photos and detailed descriptions. It would be a more difficult read for 1st graders but would be a great way to learn new vocabulary and practice some reading strategies such as decoding and contextual clues. This book is very detailed and contains a great deal of information. It is a chapter book which is something that first graders are being introduced to. There is a summary at the end of each chapter which serves as a great way to look back at important details. This book would work best for older students in 4th or 5th grade but could still be interesting to younger students.
So What: Students learn about life cycles of different organisms
Now What: The students will create a timeline based on their life that will include events that were most important to them.

[Pearl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although an all-round good shark book, it includes a shark bite victim. This proved to have a negative affect on my shark-adoring daughter, giving her some fears. She still adores sharks though. Too many books include the whole killer myth, but we try to find the ones that deal with them simply as another creature of the ocean.