Set over a 24-hour period, meet deadly tiger sharks, baby lemon sharks, and gigantic basking sharks in this kids’ non-fiction book about the coolest predators in the ocean.Dive under the sea to follow the lives of individual sharks as they hunt, hide, and play their way through their day. Marine biologist and shark conservationist Carlee Jackson cleverly weaves the story from gargantuan whale sharks to tiny epaulette sharks (who hunt in rock pools!) in the style of a nature documentary. She also includes gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including: A great white shark escaping a pod of orcas A giant hammerhead hunting stingrays A nurse shark asleep in a coral reefBeautifully illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat and packed with animal facts, Sharks (A Day in the Life) encourages kids to look at sharks in a new light – not just fearsome hunters but endangered animals who play a key role in the ocean’s ecosystem.Also available: Bugs, Big Cats, Horses, Birds, Frogs
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A beautifully illustrated non-fiction story following great whites, hammerheads, whale sharks, and more over the course of one day.
Praise for A Day in the Life series:"From action scenes to tidbits of intriguing information to paragraphs of explanation, the text has plenty to offer animal lovers. Varied in layout, these fully illustrated books feature vibrant, stylized artwork with distinctive palettes. An attractive series for kids intrigued by animals in the wild."
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781838992064
Publisert
2022-05-03
Utgiver
Vendor
Priddy Books
Vekt
438 gr
Høyde
263 mm
Bredde
224 mm
Dybde
13 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Illustratør
Om bidragsyterne
Carlee Jackson is a marine biologist, environmental educator, and science communicator currently based in Florida, USA. She co-founded Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS), which aims to make the field of shark science more accessible to women of colour.
Chaaya Prabhat is a graphic designer, illustrator, and lettering artist. After completing her M.A in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design, she now works in Chennai, India. She has worked with clients including Penguin, Hachette, Snapchat, Google, and The Obama Foundation.