Sharks (Nature Watch (Carolrhoda Paperback)) [Paperback]

Ruth Berman (Author), Jeffrey L. Rotman (Photographer)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Nature Watch (Carolrhoda Paperback)

A sharp, gray fin pokes above the ocean's surface and races forward. It's a great white shark--the terror of the sea. While these sharks have attacked humans in the past, usually it's because the sharks are mistaking people for their natural prey, seals. Because of this, many sharks have received a bad reputation, even though 80 percent of shark species could never hurt humans. Humans are actually more dangerous to sharks, as people are disrupting sharks' habitats, hunting their prey and even hunting sharks themselves. Some shark species are in danger of extinction. Learn more in this edition of Nature Watch.

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-5--In an effort to demystify the terrifying image of the shark, Berman introduces its physiological workings through brief but detailed descriptions. Full-color photographs show the variety of sharks, and colorful diagrams amplify the easy-to-understand explanations of their behavior and anatomy. Unfamiliar terms are highlighted in bold print and defined in context; a photograph and caption further explicate them. There is some unscientific writing here, however. Food that the shark may consume is often referred to as ``dinner,'' as in ``dinner is served.'' Nevertheless, this introduction adds new information about sharks' skin and teeth, and includes a sobering look at the environmental dangers threatening these creatures.

Frances E. Millhouser, Chantilly Regional Library, VA

Copyright 1995 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Ruth Berman earned a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota and turned her love of animals into a career. She has worked for the Sierra Club and for the Zoological Society of Philadelphia, and she has authored a number of young science titles for Lerner. Her first book, American Bison, was chosen as an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children.

Ruth Berman earned a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota and turned her love of animals into a career. She has worked for the Sierra Club and for the Zoological Society of Philadelphia, and she has authored a number of young science titles for Lerner. Her first book, American Bison, was chosen as an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (June 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876148976
• ISBN-13: 978-0876148976
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,383,748 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ruth Berman's Perfect Book about the Truth about Sharks!!, January 25, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Sharks (Nature Watch (Carolrhoda Paperback)) (Paperback)

Ruth Berman has written a fantastic book about the Truth about Sharks! With wonderful photographs and an enormous amount of infromation for a book from that year, "SHARKS" tells children, like me, a 5th grader, about how sharks rarely even attack people and they always have a reason! In fact, sharks are endangered because of humans!! Ruth Berman covers it all! It is my favorite nonfictin book about sharks. I enjoyed every minute, every second, of reading "SHARKS"!! You MUST read "SHARKS"!!!