SHARKS IN QUESTION (Smithsonian Answer Books) (Paperback)

by Springer Vg (Author)

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

• Paperback: 187 pages
• Publisher: Smithsonian (February 17, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874748771
• ISBN-13: 978-0874748772
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 0.6 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.com Sales Rank: #642,104 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Sharks in Question, January 16, 2001

By	Currahee (South Mississippi) - See all my reviews

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.

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

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

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.