Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures by Dk

Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures by Dk

Swimming with sharks sounds a terrifying prospect, but not when it is from the comfort of your living room. This comprehensive visual encyclopedia takes you deep into the world’s waters to meet the deadliest ocean predators – without you even getting wet! Do you know which creature has tentacles longer than a bus? Or what was the largest shark that ever lived? Where does the tiger shark get its name? Which fish has the deadliest venom? And which fish has the strongest bite of anything on Earth? Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures answers all these questions and many, many more. More than 200 fierce fish from the past and present are featured in fact-packed profiles. You’ll come face to face with great white sharks, manta rays, saltwater crocodiles, giant squid, biting barracudas, and predatory piranhas all shown with exciting CGI technology and stunning photography. You’ll learn about shark anatomy, behaviour, and habitats alongside fun, factual text presented in an easily accessible format.

 Whether you’re a water baby or simply studying for a school project, this is your one-stop shop for sharks and other deadly ocean creatures.

"Kids will love poring over the wide array of animals captured within its pages" — Booklist

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ISBN 13	9781465450845
ISBN 10	146545084X
Title	Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures
Author	Dk
Series	Dk Children's Visual Encyclopedias
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	DK
Year published	2016-05-31
Number of pages	208
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.