Review by Booklist Review
These new titles in the Discover More series live up to their name by simply offering more content than many other similar books. The 80-page length dwarfs comparable series for this age range, and those pages are packed with information and photos. (Looking for even more? An additional digital book is available for free online.) A two-page spread typically includes either one large, stunning photo or at least six smaller ones. This wealth of visuals is deployed strategically and serves the topics well. Sharks includes a fairly in-depth exploration of various unique features of sharks' anatomy, as well as of the variety of different types of sharks. The text almost takes a backseat to the countless compelling photos. However, both elements are well organized into three overarching sections, each containing an abundance of subtopics. Because the books are arranged by topic and do not follow a strong narrative, they are especially good for browsing. And although the books cover the basics, the structure allows the books to appeal to readers by emphasizing oddities, especially in the Hall of Fame sections. Fun, educational stuff.--Aronin, Miriam Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by Horn Book Review
This book is a well-organized presentation of accurate and interesting material about sharks, from ancient ancestors to pups. Lavishly illustrated with breathtaking (sometimes scary) photos, it also has informative captions and charts for easy comparisons of size, habitat, and danger to humans. Though the spreads favor breadth over depth, a digital download for further information is available. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2013. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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