The Ultimate Shark Field Guide: The Ocean Explorer's Handbook

Csotonyi, Julius (Illustrator)

ISBN 10: 1646432819 / ISBN 13: 9781646432813

Verlag: Applesauce Pr, 2022

lea edition. 96 pages. 9.00x5.90x0.50 inches. In Stock. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1646432819

Inhaltsangabe:

If you’ve ever been fascinated by sharks, this immersive field guide brings you closer than ever—no diving or cage required.

The Ultimate Shark Field Guide is designed as a marine biologist’s personal journal, combining detailed scientific observations with stunning, hand-painted illustrations. Readers are invited to explore the ocean through the eyes of a researcher, uncovering the mysteries of some of the world’s most powerful and misunderstood creatures.

Inside, you’ll encounter a wide range of species—from the iconic great white and hammerhead to lesser-known sharks like the Ganges river shark and whale shark—each presented with engaging facts about their appearance, behavior, habitat, and diet.

The book’s unique field journal format transforms learning into an adventure, making it feel like you’re documenting discoveries alongside a real scientist. Rich watercolor illustrations and accessible explanations make complex marine biology concepts easy to understand and exciting to explore, especially for younger readers.

Why This Book Stands Out:

• Immersive journal-style format that encourages curiosity and exploration
• Detailed species profiles covering size, diet, habitat, and behavior
• Scientifically accurate illustrations that bring sharks vividly to life
• Educational yet engaging tone ideal for readers ages 9+
• Perfect blend of science and storytelling, making it both informative and fun

Whether you’re a budding marine biologist, a shark enthusiast, or simply curious about life beneath the waves, The Ultimate Shark Field Guide offers an engaging, visually stunning journey into the ocean’s most fascinating predators.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Dr. Julius Csotonyi is one of the world's most high-profile and talented contemporary scientific illustrators. His considerable academic expertise informs his stunning, dynamic art. He has created life-sized dinosaur murals for the Royal Ontario Museum and for the?Children's Museum of Indianapolis, as well as most of the artwork for the exhibit "Deep Time" in the David H. Koch Hall of Fossils at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. He lives in Canada. His books include?Dinosaur World; Discovering Reptiles;?Discovering Sharks;?Discovering Bugs;?Discovering Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises;?Discovering Tigers, Lions, & Other Big Cats;?The Paleoart of Julius Csotonyi;?Prehistoric Predators; Dino World; Shark World; and Bug World.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Ultimate Shark Field Guide: The Ocean ...
Verlag: Applesauce Pr
Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
Einband: Paperback
Illustrator: Csotonyi, Julius
Zustand: Brand New