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The first time I saw Jaws I was hooked. I don’t know why but I have always been fascinated by sharks and the ocean, not enough to go in the water with sharks but I do like to look at them and read about them. My favorite movie of all time is actually Jaws and I actually own all four movies in the series (yes there are actually 3 more titles in the Jaws series!)
My kids have inherited my love of sharks as well and have always been fascinated with non-fiction books packed with pictures. Luckily National Geographic has always had us covered with continually releasing new books packed with pictures, facts and stories that my family could soak in.
Shark week may be over but there are some great books to check out all about ocean creatures and sharks:
He’s quick. He’s silent. He has five rows of deadly teeth. Chomp! Meet the shark―the fish who ruled the deep before dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This fish has soft cartilage so he can glide, twist, and turn before his prey can say “gulp!” He can smell a single drop of blood in 25 million drops of ocean. He can feel electricity given off by his prey. He will lose and replace more than 10,000 teeth in his lifetime. Cool photos bring kids into the shark’s world. Fun facts go deep into the shark’s scary science. (ages 4-7, paperback)
In one corner, swinging in ever so slowly, is the chillest dude himself: Sloth! And making a splash in the other corner is Shark, ready to sink her teeth into this competition! At first glance, they might seem too different to duke it out, but wait—- you’re in for a surprise! Readers have a ringside seat to view as they battle it out in 22 kooky and quirky categories, like Coolest Hangout, Weirdest Relatives, Best Smile, Biggest Appetite, and so much more. It’s up to you to follow the action and decide who’s the ultimate winner! A final spread devoted solely to conservation helps further National Geographic’s core mission to save the planet. One thing we know for sure: You’ll be a shark and sloth expert by the end of this epic showdown! (ages 6-9, hardcover)
From tsunamis and sea turtles to riptides and reefs, learn all about the creatures, science, and ecology of our oceans, which cover more of the planet than all the continents and are just as important! Travel through all parts of the ocean to learn how it effects our world, including storms and climate. Amazing facts, photos, illustrations, and diagrams are found throughout this thick, keepsake volume, along with conservation tips, weird-but-true facts, and a mini ocean atlas. Challenges to the health of our ocean and its creatures are also presented along with what people are doing to keep it pristine for generations to come. (ages 7-10, hardcover)
Dive into the perfect combination of facts, stories, photos, and activities all about the world’s most ferocious and fascinating ocean predator―SHARKS! For animal lovers who are absolutely obsessed with everything sharks, this book has it all: tons of mind-blowing facts, games, hands-on activities and suspenseful stories from shark experts. It also includes tantalizing tidbits about perplexing prehistoric sharks, the latest info on studying sharks in the wild, and surprising, cutting-edge discoveries about shark behavior. (ages 7-10, paperback)
Key features include:
A glossary game in the front of the book to learn key terms
More than 250 photographs
Detailed diagrams and infographics
Articles on the latest shark research and hands-on accounts from experts
“Fin-tastic Facts” gallery spreads showcasing sharks with the fiercest features, the sneakiest defenses, and more
Hands-on activities you can try at home
Quizzes and games to test your knowledge
by internationally acclaimed marine photographer and National Geographic Explorer Brian Skerry is an underwater adventure like no other. With exclusive photographs and personal insight from Skerry, this book takes the reader below the surface and into the minds of these spectacular predators. Beyond the feared fins and terrifying teeth, readers will learn what its like to swim with these amazing fish, how they live, what they eat, their superhero-like senses and better understand why these graceful, confident, perfectly sculpted predators are also vulnerable animals that we need to protect. (ages 8-12, hardcover)
Inspiring young animal lovers to get up close to all different types of sharks and the real-life challenges they face is what Mission: Shark Rescue is all about. This compelling narrative combines fun and amazing adventure stories, gorgeous photography, hands-on activities, fascinating information, and more, connecting the reader in-depth with the animal’s real world. Meet real-life sharks and learn about their habitats, challenges, and successes, plus learn how YOU can take action and save these amazing endangered creatures. (ages 10-14, paperback)
Check out all the cool books National Geographic Kids has to offer on the National Geographic Kids website and find National Geographic Kids on Amazon.
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I think my kids would like The Ultimate Book of Sharks. It seems like it has tons of great stuff.
All of the books look interesting. I think she'd first read Can’t Get Enough Shark Stuff. Thanks.
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My grandson would read Mission Shark Rescue first.
Like most people who grew up near a beach, I am fascinated by shark facts, TV shows, movies and news reports. But in 18 years of playing on Cocoa Beach, FL, 5 near Isle of Palms, SC, and 6 near Surfside Beach, TX, I have never had a shark encounter. Thanks goodness.
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