| Sharks of the Deep: A Shark Photographer's Search for Sharks at the Bottom of the Sea Contributor(s): Cerullo, Mary (Author) |
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ISBN: 0756549094 ISBN-13: 9780756549091 Publisher: Compass Point Books OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Fish - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Marine Life - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Water (oceans, Lakes, Etc.) |
| Dewey: 597.3 |
| LCCN: 2014009112 |
| Lexile Measure: 1110 |
| Series: Shark Expedition |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.3" W x 9.2" (0.35 lbs) 40 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sharks don't deserve the bad press they get, according to diver and photographer Jeff Rotman. Dive with him to the ocean floor to see the sharks and other creatures he calls living sculptures, from stingrays to the unusual wobbegong shark and other fascinating species. Look beyond the headlines and get to know the real story of sharks, their surprising beauty, and the important roles they play in their underwater world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cerullo, Mary M.: - Mary M. Cerullo has been teaching and writing about the ocean and natural history for 40 years. Her career as an "ocean aficionado" began at the New England Aquarium in Boston and continues today as Associate Director of the conservation organization Friends of Casco Bay/Casco BAYKEEPER(R) in South Portland, Maine. Describing herself as a "science interpreter," Mary explains scientific research and environmental issues in ways that children and the general public can understand. Building on her background in marine science, informal education, and communications, she has written 16 nonfiction children's books, as well as a handbook for teachers on incorporating children's literature into the science curriculum. Her books have won numerous awards and starred reviews. |