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Sharks: A Mighty Bite-y History


  • Abrams Books for Young Readers
  • Full-color illustrations throughout, Abrams
ISBN 9781419747731 | EN | HB
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Publisher Abrams Books for Young Readers
ISBN 9781419747731
Publication date May 2022
Edition Hardback
Dimensions 368 x 267 mm
Pages 80
Language(s) English ed.
Exhibition Abrams
Description
An epic, oversize nonfiction picture book in the vein of Bees: A Honeyed Historyùall about sharks and their prehistoric predecessorsSharks are some of the oldest creatures on the earth (or, rather, in its waters.) This epic survey follows sharks from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through the challenges they face today.Along the way, readers will meet many different sharks from different points in history. They will get an up-close evolutionary look at what makes a shark a sharkùlike their skin, their teeth, their fins, and more. And they will get a crash course in archeological time, as the book mostly covers prehistoric sharks or modern-day sharks who have been around much longer than humans. Like the hammerhead, who has been patrolling tropical coastlines for more than 20 million years!With lush illustrations from Gordy Wright and meticulous research from author Miriam Forster, Sharks: A Mighty, Bite-y History is sure to delight shark lovers, science fans, and any reader who loves to dis