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A Day in the Life of Sharks Written by Carlee Jackson

What would it be like to spend a day in the life of a shark? What do these mystical, mammoth underwater specimens do all day? Fascinated as a young child, a marine biologist dives into the dark blue waters to teach children about the misunderstood shark species. Captivated by her curiosity for these fascinating, fanged fish, she has devoted her life and many hours to observing and studying them, sharing her knowledge in a creatively formatted book perfect for elementary-age children. This book will bite the reader's intrigue with its thoughtful text features, vibrant illustrations, and impressive facts. The book offers detailed diagrams of shark anatomy, introduces sophisticated academic vocabulary, and provides captivating captions with each picture. Children will learn about shark habitats, the different species of sharks worldwide, their predatory skills, and acquire knowledge about some truly unusual shark types, among other topics. Jackson provides a book that invites children to rethink their idea of this underwater predator. In this book, children will discover that these mysterious sea creatures, assumed only to be cold-blooded killers, are brilliant and unique and are a species with marvelous diversity and contribution to our underwater world.