SHARKS IN QUESTION (Smithsonian Answer Books) [Paperback]

V. G. Springer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 1989

Sharks in Question is a collective response to the thousands of questions about sharks received annually by scientists at Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Written in a question-and-answer format accompanied by more than 100 photographs and illustrations, the book provides knowledge for a general audience as well as students of marine biology. Victor Springer provides a comprehensive review of the biology of sharks in three broad divisions: shark biology and evolutionary history, the “supersharks” notable for their life history, size, or temperament, and the interactions between sharks and humans, including the risk of shark attack.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA-- Dramatically and specifically illustrated with color photographs and line drawings, this book reveals scientifically factual answers to questions commonly asked about these fascinating and fearsome creatures. The book concludes with information on how to become a shark specialist.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Traditionally, most books on sharks have been organized family by family, making it difficult for the general reader to get an overall picture of what is known of shark habits and behavior. This book presents research and information in a more readable, accessible fashion, as answers to common questions: What do sharks eat? How fast can sharks swim? Where do sharks live? References to the appropriate scientific literature follow each explanation, and a complete bibliography is provided. The photographs are unusually good, including clear pictures of embryo sharks and species rarely seen. A valuable addition to public and academic libraries.
- Susan Klimley, Columbia Univ. Libs.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Smithsonian Books (February 17, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874748771
• ISBN-13: 978-0874748772
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.5 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,550,584 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Field Guides > Fish

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good basic comprhensive look at sharks., July 24, 1998

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Water Monkey "Marc B." (Santa Clarita, Ca.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SHARKS IN QUESTION (Smithsonian Answer Books) (Paperback)

This is a very interesting book. I liked the way the authors structured the information in the for of answers to some basic questions people have about sharks. If I had any complaints it would be about the shortage of color pictures. Also all the color pictures were inserted as plates into a 12 page section of the book, instead of over the whole book. Even with that complaint I would reccomend this book to anyone interested in sharks.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sharks in Question, January 15, 2001

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Currahee (South Mississippi) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SHARKS IN QUESTION (Smithsonian Answer Books) (Paperback)

If I had to recomend one book to the layman or budding scientist interested in sharks this would be it. It has excellent info on the biology, taxonomy, evolution and ecology of sharks. While all the information is based on the most recent science it is geared toward the reader who might not have a biology education. It also has an superb bibliography for anyone wanting to delve further into this facinating topic.