by Emma Flannery, Tim Flannery, Katie Melrose (Illustrator)
Have you ever heard about the cookie-cutter shark, which bites out cookie-shaped morsels of flesh from much larger animals than itself? Or the goblin shark, which was thought to have become extinct 100 million years ago until a living specimen was discovered in 1898? And did you know that the whale shark has jaws the size of a 12-year-old child?
The earth is home to over one billion sharks across 500 different species, and there's so much to learn about these ancient rulers of the ocean! With their extraodinary superpowers and senses of sound, sight and smell, these fearsome predators have fascinated humans since well before Jaws. Come along on an exciting expedition with the world-renowned scientist and explorer Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma, as they spotlight some of the world's weirdest and most compelling creatures.
This gorgeous large-format picture book comes with lush, full-color illustrations from renowned illustrator Katie Melrose, shimmering silver foil, and tactile grain lamination on the cover - making it the perfect gift for animal lovers and selachimorphaphiles (also known as 'shark enthusiasts') alike!
Series: Sharks
Sensational Sharks
Professor Tim Flannery is one of the world's leading scientists, explorers and conservationists. He has published more than thirty books, including the award-winning Here on Earth , The Weather Makers , Atmosphere of Hope and the best-selling Explore Your World series, many of which he co-wrote with his daughter and fellow scientist Emma Flannery. He is a frequent presenter on ABC Radio, NPR and the BBC, and has also written and presented several series on the Documentary Channel.
Emma Flannery is a scientist and writer, who has co-written many of the best-selling Explore Your World books with her father, Tim. Her passion for science has an infectious and playful enthusiasm that inspires curiosity in children and adults alike. She hopes to continue to produce fun and accessible science communication.
Katie Melrose was born and raised along the Southern Californian coast where her love for art and reading was cultivated at a young age by her parents. You'll mostly find her with a brush, but when she's without, she'll be in the kitchen, cooking up a storm and pretending she's a chef - perhaps her second greatest passion in life after illustration.ISBN: 9781761211706
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: June 10, 2025Target Age Group: 04 to 08
Pages: 32
Lexile Level: 990
Lexile Code: IG Illustrated Guide- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Marine Life