Books with title Encyclopedia of Sharks

You have just got to love a colorful, large-format encyclopedia on sharks, and this is one of the best. --American Reference Books Annual An up-to-date encyclopedia of the world's most ancient predators. The Encyclopedia of Sharks is a richly illustrated and fact-filled reference on all the world's species of sharks. The author debunks the fearful myths and fierce legends, providing straightforward facts and the latest research on sharks. More than 200 striking photographs show sharks in their natural habitats. Detailed drawings illustrate the anatomical features unique to sharks, such as their fearsome but short-lived teeth. The book includes authoritative and updated information on: Evolution and design of the shark Classifications and orders Understanding the shark The life of the shark -- how it feeds, breeds and migrates Shark "supersense" -- how it survives in the aquatic environment The need for protection and conservation -- how sharks are now endangered by over fishing and "finning." Also included is a 50-page comprehensive, all-color section featuring and explaining the world's most important breeds. Through its lively text, spectacular photography, and charts, maps and illustrations, The Encyclopedia of Sharks will encourage an understanding of these complex creatures.

A fascinating world of information is made truly accessible with these remarkable guides. Each book is split into five key sections, and text is presented as easy-to-read bullet points. Every section includes a transparent acetate sheet feature, which delves deeper into a key area through stunning cutaway visuals and detailed labels. The addition of two colour wall posters make these guides the perfect knowledge package.

Explore plants, water life, insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals with this wonderfully comprehensive encyclopedia. Useful features include visual factfiles, bulleted facts, charts, world records, bizarre facts and top tens. The book is fully cross-referenced throughout and is packed with diagrams, illustrations and photos, making it a brilliant guide to everything you have ever wanted to know about the living world.

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - SHARKS is the mini/pocket book crammed with masses of knowledge about these underwater predators. This amazing encyclopedia for kids is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. Filled with interesting bulleted facts including information about shark species Color-coded sections help children distinguish between different shark species and their characteristics Brilliantly detailed artwork by top illustrators brings sharks to life on the page for children. The ultimate shark book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Sharks is a compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia that uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from a shark s life in the water to different shark families. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and color-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Sharks: Life in the water: Swimming skills, Food and feeding, Meeting and mating, and Friends and enemies Shark families: Types of shark, Frilled shark, Sixgill and sevengill sharks, and Prickly and bramble sharks Dogfish sharks: Mandarin dogfish, Lanternsharks, Greenland shark and Cookie-cutter sharks Angelsharks: Types of angelshark Sawsharks: Longnose sawshark Bullhead sharks: Horn shark and Port Jackson shark Carpet sharks: Blind sharks, Bamboo sharks, Zebra shark, and Whale shark Mackerel sharks: Goblin shark, Sand tiger shark, Crocodile shark, and Great white shark Ground sharks: Catsharks, Houndsharks, Leopard shark, and Weasel sharks Requiem sharks: Grey reef shark, Bull shark, Tiger shark, and Lemon shark Hammerhead sharks: Winghead shark, Bonnethead shark, Scalloped hammerhead, and Great hammerhead Shark relatives: Manta rays, Stingrays, Skates, and Chimaeras Sharks and people: Living with sharks, Attacks, Survival Stories, and Sharks in captivity Shark science: Studying sharks, Shark fossils, Endangered species, and Saving sharks Amazing facts for kids to learn include: Many sharks visit cleaning stations where small fish and shrimps remove dead skin and parasites from their bodies even from inside their mouth or gills. Whales sharks are thought to be able to give birth to up to 300 pups at a time. After scientists found out how shark denticles reduced drag, a swimming costume company designed a swimsuit that worked in the same way.