All About Sharks [Hardcover]

Jim Arnosky (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2003 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: All About...

Part of a major reprinting of renowned naturalist Jim Arnosky's beloved All About series, All About Sharks is a thorough and colorful introduction to the world of sharks.

In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Jim Arnosky's treasured All About series with all new paperback covers. In All About Sharks, Arnosky shows how these animals grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions about sharks, such as: How do sharks find food in the dark ocean water? What do shark fins do? How many teeth do sharks have? What was the biggest shark ever? Packed with intriguing information and brought to life by Arnosky's vibrant watercolors, this book will fascinate young readers.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-4-Arnosky investigates this amazing fish that always seems to captivate and frighten young readers. Different species and families are illustrated in simple drawings, and the various parts of a shark's body are labeled and explained in a basic, easy-to-read text. One spread is devoted to teeth, and those of various species are described and pictured. Students will gain an understanding of sharks, their habitats, their lives, and the way that they reproduce. An attractive, informative addition on an ever-popular topic.
Barbara L. McMullin, Casita Center for Technology, Science & Math, Vista, CA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

K-Gr. 3. Arnosky expands his accessible All About series with a book on the ever-popular subject of sharks. The attractive acrylic paintings show the different types of sharks and various features of their anatomy while the text discusses these matters as well as shark ancestry, life cycles, and behavior. One effective set of pictures uses silhouettes to demonstrate the differences in shark families. Unlike some books on the subject, this one avoids sensationalizing sharks as predators. Even the double-page spread that mentions sharks attacking people considers why and where they come near shore and how swimmers can avoid them. The strong visual presentation and clearly written text make this a good choice for children intrigued by sharks. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Press; 1 edition (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590481665
• ISBN-13: 978-0590481663
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,766,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars terrors of the deep! or are they?, May 19, 2004

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Melissa Sack (georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All About Sharks (Hardcover)

Have you ever wondered about sharks? Did you know that there are more that 250 species of sharks? Did you know sharks don't have bones? This book will teach you these facts and lots more. It even includes some shark safety tips.

All About Sharks is a very informative book. This book will help children understand these creatures of the deep better. I enjoyed looking all the pictures the book had of all types of sharks.

We recommend this book to children ages 5-8. Kids are curious about sea life and this is great book for them to read to learn more about sharks. The book would be a great reas aloud to science classes as well.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A solid introduction with realistic color drawings, May 14, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All About Sharks (Hardcover)

Jim Arnosky's All About Sharks deserves ongoing attention for its attraction for younger picturebook readers seeking a solid introduction with realistic color drawings which are startling but not terrifying. Full color and the inclusion of anatomical cut-aways for simple viewing make for an excellent basic introduction.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There's something about Jim Arnosky's art....., March 14, 2006

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J. Brown "mother healer teacher" (Middle Island, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All About Sharks (Hardcover)

A must for the young shark enthusiast.My 5 year old uses the great illustrations to better his own shark art. Jim Arnosky is one of the best illustrators for kids. This book also covers the basic facts on sharks: The shark family divisions, shark anatomy, shark safety, shark teeth, and shark young.