Megatooth [Hardcover]

Patrick O'Brien (Author), Donna Mark (Designer)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

Meet Megatooth -- the giant prehistoric shark that was even bigger than T-rex!

Ten million years ago, giant beasts walked the earth. But the biggest one of all did not walk -- it swam. It was large enough to eat whales. It was more enormous than the biggest dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus rex. It was Megalodon -- or Megatooth -- the giant shark, and it ruled the seas. Great White sharks may be huge, but their ancient ancestors were even bigger and more powerful. Scientists aren't sure how big Megalodons really were, since the only things they left behind were enormous teeth. But teeth can tell us a lot. Filled with fascinating facts and gorgeous, highly detailed illustrations, this book will thrill dinosaur and shark fans alike.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 3-Megatooth, or Megalodon, was an ancient shark three times as large as today's great white shark. O'Brien supplies children with several interesting facts that scientists have surmised about this fascinating creature from the huge teeth that have been found along seashores (as an afterword explains in more detail). The brief text is accompanied by oversized watercolor-and-gouache illustrations. This first look at a prehistoric animal is sure to be a hit with young dinosaur fans, who will appreciate the arresting cover illustration depicting a wide-open toothy jaw crunching on crumbling title letters.

Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Patrick O'Brien has been fascinated with prehistoric animals since he was a child. This interest led him to write and illustrate both Megatooth! and Gigantic! How Big Were the Dinosaurs? He lives with his wife in Baltimore, Maryland.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt; 1st edition (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805062149
• ISBN-13: 978-0805062144
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,307,806 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #83 in Books > Children's Books > History > Prehistoric

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MEGATOOTH MEANS MEGASHARK!!!, October 20, 2001

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THOMAS G. COMPTON II (PONTIAC, MICHIGAN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Megatooth (Hardcover)

MEGATOOTH is a great childrens book about the most terrifying creature that ever lived. Imagine a Great White shark the size of an adult Humpback whale- weighing 40 to 70 tons having 6 to 7" triangular, serrated teeth and no known predators!! MEGATOOTH describes this frighting animal of the past with paintings done by the author and informative text about how this huge shark lived and what it ate. MEGATOOTH would make a great Birthday or Christmas gift for that young shark lover out there and i can't imagine any little boy or girl who loves dinosaurs not loving this book as well!

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Fun, July 15, 2011

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glamisgirl35 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Megatooth (Hardcover)

My 4 year old has been OBSESSED with sharks lately and when he heard of this magical beast named Megalodon...well I had to find more on it. We love this book, great illustrations and concise text keeps his attention and is a "short" bedtime read.