Sharks

Title: Sharks
Author: Catriona Clarke
Publisher: Usborne Books
Copyright: January 2007
Ages: 4-8
Pages: 32
Genre: Non-fiction

Summary:
A shark is a type of fish. There are over 400 different types of sharks. Sharks use their gills to breathe underwater. Sharks are the best hunters in the ocean. They have good sense of hearing, sight and smell. They can also sense the electric signals from living things. A shark’s main weapon is it’s teeth and each shark has a slightly different kind. They have several rows of teeth so if they lose one, it is easily replaced. They are very good at attacking their prey by sneaking up on it. Sharks are difficult to see from the top and bottom because of their coloring. Some sharks lay eggs, while others have natural births. Every shark is different and has a different way of life. Some travel in the ocean and others stay close to where they were born. The whale shark is the biggest fish in the world and is also the most gentle.
The most famous and dangerous shark is the Great White Shark. They eat big fish, seals and sometimes even people.
Sharks all over the ocean are dying because of oil spills, fishing and meals. These are just some of the reasons that they are in danger.

Recommendation:
I would gear this book more toward boys, but is a girl wanted to read it too that would be completely fine.

Potential Problems:
Can be scary, but then I’m terrified of Sharks.

My reaction:
I enjoyed the read, despite the fact that it was about sharks. Some of the sharks just looked silly and not scary at all, so that was nice.