Sharks (Smithsonian) - Hardcover

Simon, Seymour

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 006087712X ISBN 13: 9780060877125

Publisher: Collins, 2006

Synopsis

An eye-catching photo essay clears up misconceptions about sharks, looks at various species, and discusses their characteristics and behavior. Simultaneous.

About this title

Review:

"Combines seamless description with excellent photos to describe creatures that never fail to fascinate." --"School Library Journal

About the Author:

Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 006087712X
• ISBN 13: 9780060877125
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32