The Hungry History of Sharks by Clive Gifford Paperback Book

Description: The Hungry History of Sharks by Clive Gifford, Andressa Meissner Find out everything you need to know about sharks, from baby sharks to whale sharks longer than buses and dwarf lantern sharks that could sit in the palm of your hand FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Think all sharks are man-eating terrors? Think again! Theres so much more to these fascinating and frequently misunderstood animals. This book takes you through the hungry history of these incredible creatures.Sharks range in size from whale sharks longer than buses, to Panama catsharks and dwarf lantern sharks that could sit across the palm of your hand. Find out about baby sharks, prehistoric sharks, the largest known shark - the Megaladon, bull sharks, reef sharks and angel sharks, amongst others. Look inside at the parts of a shark, such as their very light skeleton, their razor-sharp teeth and their extra special electric sense that humans dont have. Learn about their clever hunting and feeding techniques.How do we know so much about sharks? Discover how scientists are using many different technologies to find, follow and examine sharks to learn more about them. More than one-third of all shark and ray species are in danger of extinction. Learn what people are doing to help these formidable creatures.The colourful and detailed illustrations from Andressa Meissner bring the sharks vividly to life. The consultant, Leonardo Guida, (PhD) is a shark scientist and shark conservation lead at the Australian Marine Conservation Society. Author Biography Clive Gifford (Author) Clive Gifford is the author of more than 150 childrens books including Eye Benders, winner of the Royal Society Young Peoples Book Prize, Royal Society-nominated Out of This World and Cool Technology which won the School Library Association Information Book Award. His book, The Colours of History, won the Blue Peter Book Awards Best Book With Facts. He has travelled through 70 countries, run a computer games company and taken part in all manner of sports from parachuting and gliding to Ultimate Frisbee. Clives official website can be found at Andressa Meissner (Illustrator) Andressa Meissner is a Brazilian illustrator with a bold, colourful and attention-grabbing style, which also feels light and natural with hints of tropical flavour. Table of Contents 1: A World of Sharks;2: Shark Relatives;3: Prehistoric Sharks;4: The Meg;5: Shark Parts;6: Inside a Shark;7: Baby Shark;8: Shark Senses;9: On the Hunt;10: Bull and Blue Sharks;11: Reef Sharks;12: Angel Sharks;13: Filter Feeders;14: Carpet Sharks;15: Hammerhead Sharks;16: Unusual Sharks;17: The Great White Shark;18: Studying Sharks;19: Scary Sharks;21: Living with Sharks;22: Save the Shark;23: Glossary;24: Further information;25: Index; Details ISBN1445190540 Author Andressa Meissner Format Paperback AU Release Date 2024-09-09 NZ Release Date 2024-09-09 Pages 48 Audience Age 9-11 Publisher Hachette Childrens Group Series History of... ISBN-13 9781445190549 Imprint Franklin Watts Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrator Andressa Meissner ISBN-10 1445190540 Year 2025 Publication Date 2025-05-08 UK Release Date 2025-05-08 Audience Childrens (6-12) DEWEY 597.3 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158379333;

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