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DK Eyewitness Books
Shark
Full-color photos. Beautiful photography provides a close-up look at these terrifying "lords of the deep"--their anatomy and behavior, and the realities and myths behind their sinister reputation. This densely illustrated book is one of the most informative and technically accurate portrayals of sharks and their relatives."--(starred) Science Books & Films.
72 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1960
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September 5, 2020
I Got this Book after watching the Eyewitness Shark Episode on YouTube, The Pictures are Amazing.
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July 23, 2016My shark loving 3.5 year old will not put this book down and, oh man, does that make my mama heart happy.
October 13, 2015
This shark book was just as good as the last one I read. I liked how this book gave you the actual image of the insides of a shark. This book tells you how fascinating these sharks really are. One crazy shark that I think that is pretty scary is the Goblin Shark. How its teeth are just sticking out just like that. It gives me the chills. I recommend this book to shark lovers, of course.I thought this book was really cool but I think I'll take a break from sharks for now.
March 10, 2017
Great book. Has good illustration. I liked it a lot.
December 3, 2018
12/1
Informational
1st-6th
This was my oldest brothers favorite info book. It was my first time reading it through and the facts are ones you wouldn't see in any other book. Very fun way to learn about sharks!
Informational
1st-6th
This was my oldest brothers favorite info book. It was my first time reading it through and the facts are ones you wouldn't see in any other book. Very fun way to learn about sharks!
August 23, 2018
Great pictures! Very informative!
December 2, 2018
Page after page filled with information and pictures. A great book to give your animal/fish lovers and your reluctant readers.
October 30, 2021
Thoughtful and informative. Thought a tad dated in places now that we are in 2021.
July 3, 2024
My favorite thing to do as a kid was read about sharks. This was my first shark bible 🩵🦈 I referenced it all the time and learned so much.
November 17, 2008
Title: Eyewitness Shark
Author: Miranda MacQuitty
Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc. 72 pg, 2008
Format: Juvenile nonfiction (single topic, sharks, *2008)
Intended audience: Children, ages 12 and up
Description: Learn about different shark species, their anatomy, habitat and diet in DK’s Eyewitness Sharks.
Personal review: This book does a great job of providing in depth and comprehensive information about the different types of shark species, their anatomy, habitat, diet, and their endangerment. A variety of different sharks are covered all the way from the Great White to Horn sharks. The book is packed with detailed photographs and explanation captions that are informative. At the end of the book, there are special reference appendices such as fascinating facts, questions and answers, record breakers and a glossary for terms. This book is a great source for all information related to everything you needed to know about sharks.
Citation of two critical reviews:
Turner’s Children’s Literature review calls this a small but information packed book that discusses shark species, habitats, their senses, and close relatives of sharks. It also points out a great feature of the book, Marine Conservation issues in the “Oceans at Risk” chapter at the end of the book. This review was extremely helpful and informed readers of what they can expect from reading this nonfiction book designed for children.
Frances Millhouser’s School Library Journal review calls this book a sensationalist survey of the shark and how it does a great job of interpreting the misconception and misinterpretation of the risk of a shark attack in its proper perspective. This review was also effective in that it also points out that the book doesn’t do a good job of explaining the photographs in the book.
Author: Miranda MacQuitty
Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc. 72 pg, 2008
Format: Juvenile nonfiction (single topic, sharks, *2008)
Intended audience: Children, ages 12 and up
Description: Learn about different shark species, their anatomy, habitat and diet in DK’s Eyewitness Sharks.
Personal review: This book does a great job of providing in depth and comprehensive information about the different types of shark species, their anatomy, habitat, diet, and their endangerment. A variety of different sharks are covered all the way from the Great White to Horn sharks. The book is packed with detailed photographs and explanation captions that are informative. At the end of the book, there are special reference appendices such as fascinating facts, questions and answers, record breakers and a glossary for terms. This book is a great source for all information related to everything you needed to know about sharks.
Citation of two critical reviews:
Turner’s Children’s Literature review calls this a small but information packed book that discusses shark species, habitats, their senses, and close relatives of sharks. It also points out a great feature of the book, Marine Conservation issues in the “Oceans at Risk” chapter at the end of the book. This review was extremely helpful and informed readers of what they can expect from reading this nonfiction book designed for children.
Frances Millhouser’s School Library Journal review calls this book a sensationalist survey of the shark and how it does a great job of interpreting the misconception and misinterpretation of the risk of a shark attack in its proper perspective. This review was also effective in that it also points out that the book doesn’t do a good job of explaining the photographs in the book.
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March 16, 2016Hale, B. (2013). Clark the shark. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.
Rationale: It enhances the nonfiction selection by giving the students a fun place to start with sharks. They are aggressive and constantly moving just like Clark. The story itself doesn't give us a lot to go on facts wise, but it is a fun read that most students will enjoy.
Features: Titles, headings, subheadings, charts, diagrams, table of contents, glossary, photos, and comparisons.
Structures: Mostly descriptions that follow an established sequence.
Strategy: I would use webbing for this set of books. There are so many facts and details about sharks that webbing would be a great way to organize all the data. I would guide my students on the main headings and allow them to find the details. I would also help them structure the web. This could be a great way for students to research any subject. We could also use our web to write a research paper.
Rationale: It enhances the nonfiction selection by giving the students a fun place to start with sharks. They are aggressive and constantly moving just like Clark. The story itself doesn't give us a lot to go on facts wise, but it is a fun read that most students will enjoy.
Features: Titles, headings, subheadings, charts, diagrams, table of contents, glossary, photos, and comparisons.
Structures: Mostly descriptions that follow an established sequence.
Strategy: I would use webbing for this set of books. There are so many facts and details about sharks that webbing would be a great way to organize all the data. I would guide my students on the main headings and allow them to find the details. I would also help them structure the web. This could be a great way for students to research any subject. We could also use our web to write a research paper.
July 31, 2016
Pretty good pictures. Covers most of the important things related to sharks. Some of the text is a bit dated, but I guess this book isn't updated that often. (A glance at the inside cover tells me it was first published in 1992, and "relaunched" in 2014.) I'd imagine for an inquisitive child this might be an excellent present, though to an adult reader it feels more like something assembled in a factory, without passion, purely to add to Dorling-Kindersley's huge empire of slightly-similar titles.
January 27, 2016
OK I know these are supposed to be kid books but they are awesome! Great pictures and just enough text to make you want to learn more. Great choices for a beginning history reader or to start an older reader out in a new area. Every time I pick one of these up and read it I learn new things. Highly Recommended
June 5, 2015
if you love sharks, you should read this book because you get to learn about all the different types of sharks that are in the world. It not only shows you the different types of sharks but it shows you what they are mad up of.
November 24, 2010
It was pretty good.The angel fish is like the stingray.The Great White Shark mostly eats seals,and sometimes eats other sharks.
July 19, 2014
My 9 year old son and I enjoyed looking at all the facts in this book together, I learnt something new as well as him.
March 11, 2015
This book is about sharks. IT HAS ALOT OF REALLY COOLPICS and information about sharks and its a quick read and their more books like this that you should read.
May 15, 2015
This books is about sharks. All the different types of sharks you get. She explains the type of food they eat. Their anatomy, the waters they live in.
September 23, 2015
Very very interesting book loved this nice job
March 30, 2021
Some of these eyewitness books are hit or miss for my girls in first grade, but this is one that they enjoyed.
October 6, 2009
An informative, picture-rich book for my shark obsessed son.
March 22, 2017
the nephews will love this. it is jam packed with information, such as examining shark relatives and the various types of sharks. I love that it ends with an emphasis on conservation. it offers additional resources for the curious.
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