Sharks: And Other Scary Sea Creatures

I had just finished reviewing a book for the younger reader about Sharks Where I was disappointed to find the content patronising and everything set in large type - as though children are blind as well as stupid. Then, to my utter delight, the very next book in my pile of "reviews to be completed" was this one - and what a contrast. This book explains almost every single aspect of the Shark. It starts out by asking various questions; Which is the biggest Shark in the world?; How many teeth does a Great White have?, and so forth. But asking these questions is easy, it is the reply which takes both skill and, above all, knowledge. In this book, the author demonstrates both those attributes as, page after page, we are treated to a complete exposé of the Shark - inside and out (literally!). This book is a most useful tool and equally important to those who simply want their questions answered as it is for those who scuba dive and wonder about meeting these much-maligned creatures. NM

I purchased this book for my 6 year old nephew, and though he is not a shark "fanatic," there is so much information in this book, I know he will find it interesting. I have high standards for my book purchases, and the number of weird facts and the breadth of information is impressive. My 16 year old niece and 12 year old nephew were looking through it, reading quotes and saying "I didn't know that!" There is info on coral reefs, man-of-wars, shrimp, sharks at risk, giant squids, ect., all in an easy to read format.