Shark
eBook - ePub

Shark

The Illustrated Biography

  1. 224 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Shark

The Illustrated Biography

About this book

A marvelously illustrated look at the life of the shark

No two species of shark have the same life history, yet these magnificent creatures share many things in common. This one-of-a-kind narrative biography brings together a wide array of species from habitats around the globe, examining the biology, ecology, and behavior of sharks as well as their cultural role in human history. Written by two experienced shark educators, scientists, and conservationists, Shark: The Illustrated Biography blends engaging profiles of selected species with captivating illustrations to offer an unparalleled exploration of the life and times of the shark.

  • Features a beautiful and informative array of watercolors
  • Tells the biographical story of the shark using the life histories of representative species, from birth and early family life to adolescence and the adult years
  • Discusses sharks of all kinds, such as Shortfin Makos, Sandbar Sharks, Spiny Dogfish, Great Whites, Tiger Sharks, Basking Sharks, Angel Sharks, and Great Hammerheads
  • Covers evolutionary history, distinguishing features, habitats, reproduction, and migration
  • Examines the role of sharks in art, music, literature, spirituality, and mythology
  • An essential, must-have reference for shark lovers everywhere

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Epigraph
  6. Preface
  7. 1. Sharks: An Introduction
  8. 2. Roots
  9. 3. The Shark Family Tree
  10. 4. Sharks in their Habitats
  11. 5. Sharks in the Womb
  12. 6. The Wonder Years
  13. 7. The Adult Years
  14. 8. Sharks that Break the Rules
  15. 9. A Tale as Old as Time
  16. 10. The Final Chapter?
  17. List of Species
  18. Index
  19. Acknowledgments