Books with title Surprising Sharks

"Everything works in this book the informative yet humorous writing, the not-too-scary illustrations, and a superb layout that employs multisized text and bright color backgrounds to great effect." THE HORN BOOK "SHAAAARRRKK!" That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in SURPRISING SHARKS reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them."

Find out what sharks are really like in this fun, informative picture book, part of the new "Nature Storybooks" series.The last word you want to hear when you're swimming in the warm blue sea is "SHARK!" But most real sharks are not what you might expect. Some are no bigger than a chocolate bar, some have built-in fairy lights and most wouldn't go near a human, even if you were wearing a sign saying "dinner"! So if you think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers, you're in for a big surprise. "Surprising Sharks" has been re-launched in the new "Nature Storybooks" series with a brand new look.Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 8/4/2008Pages: 32

Why does a swell shark blow up like a party balloon? What does a lantern shark use its built-in lights for? Full of fun facts, here’s a surprising book about sharks that kids can really get their teeth into."SHAAAARRRKK!" That’s probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren’t at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise! The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in SURPRISING SHARKS reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes - and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them.

Find out what sharks are really like in this fun, informative picture book and CD, part of the new "Nature Storybooks" series.Some sharks are no bigger than a chocolate bar, some have built-in fairy lights and most wouldn't go near a human, even if you were wearing a sign saying "dinner"! So if you think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers, you're in for a big surprise..."Surprising Sharks" has been re-launched in the new "Nature Storybooks" series with a brand new look and accompanying CD read by Stephen Tompkinson, with story reading, song, extra facts and a read-along version.