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64 pp.
| Simon
| July, 2008
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4169-3867-5$16.99
(4)
4-6
Insiders series.
The first half of this guide introduces readers to the basic physiology of sharks and how they live. What follows is a look at specific types of sharks and their particular habitats and activities. Each double-page spread includes a paragraph of main text and large central illustration. While sidebars provide some structure, the information can otherwise be scattered. Glos., ind.
64 pp.
| Simon
| July, 2007
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4169-3859-0$16.99
(4)
4-6
Insiders series.
This first half of this richly illustrated guide introduces general concepts: how the ocean was formed, what lives in it, and how scientists have collected this information. The book then focuses on the various bio-zones and ecosystems supported by and within the ocean (though the information is scattered). Double-page spreads consist of illustrations supplemented by explanatory captions. Glos., ind.