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    Super Shark Encyclopedia

    And Other Creatures of the Deep

    Part of DK Super Nature Encyclopedias

    Author DK
    Hardcover
    $25.99 US
    DK. | DK Children
    10.19"W x 12.13"H x 0.87"D  
    On sale Jun 02, 2015 | 208 Pages | 9781465435842
    Grades 3-7
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    A jaw-dropping visual voyage of fun facts discovery exploring the deep waters of the sea and the mysterious creatures that live in it.

    Uncover our oceans' secrets in this kid's book with a remarkable array of 80 sharks as well as other fascinating sea creatures that lurk in her depths! This comprehensive encyclopedia for children covers a diverse range of ocean inhabitants in mesmerizing detail.


    Incredible 3D digital images, breath-taking photography, and intricate cutaways reveal more about the species of the ocean depths than ever before, complemented by informative kid-friendly profile text to turn your little ones into ocean experts!

    Super Shark is so much more than just an educational book about sharks. From Barrel Shrimp to Blue Sharks, Starfish to Bat Fish, and Hammerhead Sharks to deep-sea monsters, rays, and eels, this book is packed with unbelievable facts about animal behavior and anatomy. New x-ray artworks utilize cross-sections to strip layers away and show key anatomical features in great detail. 

    It highlights the deadliest predators and the most venomous creatures and explains how and why their bodies work the way they do. The combination of spectacular photography and clear authoritative text truly makes Super Shark the ultimate visual guide to the oceans' most peculiar creatures and their stories.

    What are you waiting for? Dive in and become an expert of the deep blue! 

    Explore – Discover – Learn!

    Super Shark takes you deep beneath the waves to meet some of the most amazing and unusual creatures on the planet. Find out how a hammerhead searches for prey, and discover what makes the pufferfish such a prickly fellow. Learn about the fastest fish in the water and get right under the skin of one of the deadliest predators of the sea - the great white shark!

    These are some of the crazy creatures you'll encounter in this kid's reference book: 

    - The Basking Shark, whose open mouth is so big a child could stand up in it
    - The Tiger Shark, who happens to be the least fussy eater
    - The Narwhal, affectionately known as the unicorn of the sea
    - The Great White Shark, who can jump 10ft (3m) out of the water

    This book sits on the esteemed "Children's Book Council Children's Choices List Selection" - an International Literary Association. 

    This is but one of the DK Super series of books for kids! Add Super Human, Super Space, Super Bug, Super Earth, and more to your collection to learn more about the world around you.
    We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
     
    From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

    https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK
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      International Reading Association and Children's Book Council: Children's Choices List

    "Super Shark Encyclopedia is the ultimate visual guide to the oceans' most incredible stories." — Midwest Book Review

    "[A]rriving just in time for Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, this encyclopedia can be a great jumping-off point to keep your child interested long after the television is off. — Colorado Parent

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    A jaw-dropping visual voyage of fun facts discovery exploring the deep waters of the sea and the mysterious creatures that live in it.

    Uncover our oceans' secrets in this kid's book with a remarkable array of 80 sharks as well as other fascinating sea creatures that lurk in her depths! This comprehensive encyclopedia for children covers a diverse range of ocean inhabitants in mesmerizing detail.


    Incredible 3D digital images, breath-taking photography, and intricate cutaways reveal more about the species of the ocean depths than ever before, complemented by informative kid-friendly profile text to turn your little ones into ocean experts!

    Super Shark is so much more than just an educational book about sharks. From Barrel Shrimp to Blue Sharks, Starfish to Bat Fish, and Hammerhead Sharks to deep-sea monsters, rays, and eels, this book is packed with unbelievable facts about animal behavior and anatomy. New x-ray artworks utilize cross-sections to strip layers away and show key anatomical features in great detail. 

    It highlights the deadliest predators and the most venomous creatures and explains how and why their bodies work the way they do. The combination of spectacular photography and clear authoritative text truly makes Super Shark the ultimate visual guide to the oceans' most peculiar creatures and their stories.

    What are you waiting for? Dive in and become an expert of the deep blue! 

    Explore – Discover – Learn!

    Super Shark takes you deep beneath the waves to meet some of the most amazing and unusual creatures on the planet. Find out how a hammerhead searches for prey, and discover what makes the pufferfish such a prickly fellow. Learn about the fastest fish in the water and get right under the skin of one of the deadliest predators of the sea - the great white shark!

    These are some of the crazy creatures you'll encounter in this kid's reference book: 

    - The Basking Shark, whose open mouth is so big a child could stand up in it
    - The Tiger Shark, who happens to be the least fussy eater
    - The Narwhal, affectionately known as the unicorn of the sea
    - The Great White Shark, who can jump 10ft (3m) out of the water

    This book sits on the esteemed "Children's Book Council Children's Choices List Selection" - an International Literary Association. 

    This is but one of the DK Super series of books for kids! Add Super Human, Super Space, Super Bug, Super Earth, and more to your collection to learn more about the world around you.

    Author

    We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
     
    From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

    https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

    Awards

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      International Reading Association and Children's Book Council: Children's Choices List

    Praise

    "Super Shark Encyclopedia is the ultimate visual guide to the oceans' most incredible stories." — Midwest Book Review

    "[A]rriving just in time for Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, this encyclopedia can be a great jumping-off point to keep your child interested long after the television is off. — Colorado Parent

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