Free Kindle Sharks ebooks Download
If you believe the movies and books about shark attacks, you probably think that sharks are the biggest, scariest animals on the planet. But are all sharks the giant man hunters they are so often made out to be? What do they eat, where do they swim, and what do they do on weekends? Dive in and explore one of the world’s most mysterious creatures with acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon.
Lexile Measure: 1050 (What's this?)
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins; Revised ed. edition (May 23, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060877138
ISBN-13: 978-0060877132
Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 10 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #154,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #17 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Photography #66 in Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Animals > Fish & Sharks #69 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Science Studies > Nature > Water
Age Range: 6 - 10 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 4
My stepdaughter reads on about a fourth grade level, and, as a teacher, I'm always looking for high-interest non-fiction for her. This book - and the many others in the same series - really fit the bill. The pictures are fascinating for absolutely anybody - exciting but not too gory. Each page covers a single topic, so there are lots of natural breaks for discussion and comprehension-checks. The reading level is just challenging enough to build a mid-elementary school child's vocabulary and reading skills, but it's not overwhelming. The material is scientifically accurate but not insanely technical. The writing style is engaging and approachable without being condescending or childish. This is serious non-fiction, just written for a fourth-grade reading level.It can sometimes be hard to find good non-fiction for the middle elementary grades, but Mr. Simon has really hit the mark. Buy the whole series!
Received on time. I purchased this book for my grandson's summer reading. He reads a book a day. He loves sharks and these books are perfect for an 11YR old to read. The pictures are amazing and the information is just right for this age group. I highly recommend the Smithsonian books! I am very happy with this purchase.
The book 'Sharks' by Seymour Simon was an informative and entertaining read. Many shark books have a tendency to retell commonly known information. This book offered many tid bits of infomation that kept my interest such as the gestation of most shark eggs being six to fifteen months. One line in the back of the book was questionable. It says, "The jaws of a great white shark are filled with fifty two-and-one-half-inch pointed teeth- the largest teeth of any shark." I was confused about what it was referring... the amount of teeth or the size of the teeth. I have to believe that it was the amount of teeth, as a fifty two-and-one-half-inch tooth is one gigantic tooth! Overall~ good book.
Very informational, vivid pictures. Perfect for young (or old) shark enthusiasts. Bought for an eight year old shark lover, he is very happy with it. Would recommend.
The book is a wonderful source of information for students who are researching sharks and preparing a report. Used this book in a 3rd grade classroom.
This book was for my son, and he loves it! The pictures are vibrant and he is able to interpret them given the reading level.
Draw 50 Sharks, Whales, and Other Sea Creatures: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Great White Sharks, Killer Whales, Barracudas, Seahorses, Seals, and More... Sharks: 101 Super Fun Facts And Amazing Pictures (Featuring The World's Top 10 Sharks With Coloring Pages) Smart About Sharks The Shark Handbook: Second Edition: The Essential Guide for Understanding the Sharks of the World Don't Pet the Sharks Hawaiian Coloring Book National Geographic Readers: Sharks! (Science Reader Level 2) Fly Guy Presents: Sharks (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) Hungry, Hungry Sharks (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3) My Little Golden Book About Sharks Amazing Sharks! (I Can Read Level 2) National Geographic Kids Chapters: Diving With Sharks!: And More True Stories of Extreme Adventures! (NGK Chapters) Sharks and Other Predators: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #53: Shadow of the Shark (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker) Surrounded by Sharks Hark! A Shark!: All About Sharks (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) Wild Sea Creatures: Sharks, Whales and Dolphins! (Wild Kratts) (Step into Reading) National Geographic Kids Sharks Sticker Activity Book: Over 1,000 Stickers! (NG Sticker Activity Books) Dolphins and Sharks: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #9: Dolphins at Daybreak (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker) The Best Book of Sharks Sharks of the World Coloring Book (Dover Nature Coloring Book) When Fish Got Feet, Sharks Got Teeth, and Bugs Began to Swarm: A Cartoon Prehistory of Life Long Before Dinosaurs
