The Truth About Great White Sharks

by Mary M. Cerullo, Jeffrey L. Rotman (Photographs)

Do great white sharks hunt humans? Can a great white eat a boat? Are great white sharks cold-blooded killers? Take a trip to the ocean's depth to learn the truth about these infamous creatures. From the most current information on their swimming habits and ancient ancestors to details about their conveyor belt of teeth, armored skin and super senses, kids will be fascinated by these amazing creatures. Special sidebars offer extra information on what it's like to dive in a shark cage, how to measure a great white, and its different nicknames around the world. Over 50 full-color photographs including a gigantic shark gatefold bring the informative text alive and will thrill budding marine biologists. Includes a detailed glossary, bibliography and index.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Animals

54 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2000

Reviews

[Jc]

An amazing read. So much I did not know about great white sharks.

[Allyson]

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[John]

This book really gave me some facts about Great Whites. Like Great White sharks aren't cold- blooded, or man- eaters. Plus it tells the story of a shark attack survivor, and got him interested in sharks, even though he got mauled an lost half of his right side, but still, excellent book :).

[Beverly]

Great information and photos for elementary grade students.