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1,000 Facts About Sharks

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$11.24 $14.99 In stock

Category: Middle Grade (8–12)

Dive into 1,000 sensational facts about these fierce and fascinating predators, from great whites to whale sharks, reef sharks, goblin sharks, and more!

From the bizarre frilled shark to the wide-headed hammerhead, discover all you have ever wanted to know about sharks! Each page of this book is brimming with bite-sized facts, incredible shark stats, and unbelievable photos of sharks in the wild. Inside, you’ll glimpse fossils of prehistoric sharks, learn exactly how many pointy teeth are in this apex predator’s mouth, and meet awesome shark relatives, like stingrays. You’ll also learn about new technologies inspired by sharks and find out what conservations are doing to help protect this misunderstood fish.

 
With a fun-fact format that makes learning feel like a breeze, and expert-vetted, up-to-date shark info—plus backmatter about shark anatomy, genealogy, and more—this book is your go-to reference for shark enthusiasts young and old. Plus, hundreds of thrilling photographs bring the facts to life in this dazzling dive into the watery world of these incredible creatures.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Edward W. ★★★★★

We got this for my 8-year-old’s birthday, and the sheer variety of shark species covered—from goblin to whale—keeps him flipping pages for hours. The photos are crisp, and each fact is short enough to hold his attention without feeling overwhelming.

Julian G. ★★★★★

My son can't put this book down—the facts about goblin sharks and frilled sharks are his favorites. The sheer number of facts keeps him busy for hours, and he keeps reading them out loud to anyone who'll listen.

Matthew ★★★★☆

My son is obsessed with the weird frilled shark fact—who knew those existed? The book packs in a ton of information, though I wish it had a few more diagrams to break up all the text. Still, it’s kept him reading for hours, so no complaints.