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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Publication Date
- 2008-09-26
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN
- 1554074096
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1554074096
ISBN-13
9781554074099
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66028139
Product Key Features
Edition
3
Book Title
Encyclopedia of Sharks
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Fish, Animals / Marine Life, Encyclopedias
Publication Year
2008
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Reference
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
You have just got to love a colorful, large-format encyclopedia on sharks, and this is one of the best., [Review of earlier edition:] The authors have succeeded admirably. ...this will be a good start for readers interested in sharks. [Review of earlier edition:] Recommended., [Review of earlier edition:] Well-illustrated, well-written, and attractive book will help bring balance to our views of these creatures., [Review of earlier edition:] The authors have succeeded admirably. ...this will be a good start for readers interested in sharks., You have just got to love a colorful, large-format encyclopedia on sharks, and this is one of the best for a general audience. It is attractive, easy to browse, beautifully illustrated, accurate, and with enough detail to satisfy anyone curious about these extraordinary animals.... There are spectacular photographs here of rare sharks or sharks in unusual settings. The shark biology articles have detailed anatomical drawings and photographs, often highlighting what we do not yet know about these fish. Each article has a summary at the beginning so it is enjoyable to browse through the pages in any order.... This book is recommended for any library with natural history collections. It is accessible at different levels to all readers., [Review of earlier edition:] This well-illustrated, well-written, and attractive book will help bring balance to our views of these creatures and the ecosystems they inhabit.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
597.3
Table Of Content
Table of Contents Chapter 1: A history of sharks Chapter 2: Types of shark Chapter 3: The biology of sharks Chapter 4: Shark design Chapter 5: How sharks live Chapter 6: Hunters and killers Chapter 7: Making more sharks Chapter 8: Sharks and us Chapter 9: Save the sharks Where to see sharks Glossary Index
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
Everything about sharks -- comprehensive information on the important breeds, myths and legends, anatomy and physiology, reproduction, courtship and mating, food and hunting, senses and survival -- fully updated to reflect new research., You have just got to love a colorful, large-format encyclopedia on sharks, and this is one of the best. --American Reference Books Annual An up-to-date encyclopedia of the world's most ancient predators. The Encyclopedia of Sharks is a richly illustrated and fact-filled reference on all the world's species of sharks. The author debunks the fearful myths and fierce legends, providing straightforward facts and the latest research on sharks. More than 200 striking photographs show sharks in their natural habitats. Detailed drawings illustrate the anatomical features unique to sharks, such as their fearsome but short-lived teeth. The book includes authoritative and updated information on: Evolution and design of the shark Classifications and orders Understanding the shark The life of the shark -- how it feeds, breeds and migrates Shark "supersense" -- how it survives in the aquatic environment The need for protection and conservation -- how sharks are now endangered by over fishing and "finning." Also included is a 50-page comprehensive, all-color section featuring and explaining the world's most important breeds. Through its lively text, spectacular photography, and charts, maps and illustrations, The Encyclopedia of Sharks will encourage an understanding of these complex creatures.
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