Collins Gem – Sharks - Softcover

Potts, Geoffrey W.; Swaby, Silja

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007211716 ISBN 13: 9780007211715

Publisher: Collins, 2005

Synopsis

This is the only truly pocket-sized guide to the world's sharks and rays.

There are over 800 species of sharks and rays in the world, and this gem describes over 200 of the most common species, including the Great White, hammerheads, sawfish and stingrays.

· A general introduction describes the shark groups, the biology of sharks, their conservation, and information on shark attacks
· Each species has its own entry. Entries include information on size, distribution, food, breeding and danger to humans
· There is colour artwork for each species
· Glossary of terms, and further reading

Packed full of information, Collins Gem Sharks is the perfect introduction to these fascinating species.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The only truly pocket-sized, photographic guide to spiders of the world.

Describes over 220 species from funnel-webs, trapdoor spiders and jumping spiders to the largest tarantulas.

Gives information on appearance, food, range, habitat, what time of year the spider can be seen, and which species are venomous.

About the Author:

Geoffrey W. Potts and Silja Swaby

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0007211716
• ISBN 13: 9780007211715
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256