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Are You Smarter Than a Shark? - by David George Gordon (Hardcover)

Are You Smarter Than a Shark? - by  David George Gordon (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Laugh your way through the intriguing world of sharks with <i>Are You Smarter Than a Shark? </i>Sure to pique the interest and tickle the funny bones of young shark lovers, this lively illustrated nonfiction book has the element that's been missing in other shark books--humor.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>People once thought that sharks weren't very smart. It turns out those people were WRONG! Wise-cracking sharks set the record straight in this funny, fact-filled book for young shark lovers.</b> <p/> Sharks have their own way of thinking. And their way of thinking has made them one of the top predators in the ocean. Sharks can sniff out injured animals over great distances. As hunters, they use their special <i>electro-sense</i> to zero in on hidden prey. They have taste buds in their razor-sharp teeth. And, like people, sharks are playful and curious, and they can learn and remember. <p/> In <i>Are You Smarter Than...A Shark?</i>, <b>discover what makes a shark a shark</b>, and what makes them different from other fish. Learn about countershading, mermaid's purses, dermal denticles, and more. Explore a shark's watery world and meet their finny friends and weird relatives. <p/><b>Five "Test Your Shark Smarts" activities</b> let you test your senses against a shark's senses. Can you identify a secret ingredient through smell alone? Is your hearing better above or below water? How do your teeth compare to those of different sharks? Who would win a tasting contest? <p/> Best yet, <i>Are You Smarter Than...A Shark? </i>has humor. <b>Punny jokes</b> and <b>cartoon illustrations</b>, along with robust information, make this a book you'll want to dive into again and again.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>A "solid resource...for children who need a little humor to help absorb the science."</b>--<b>Nancy Call, formerly at Santa Cruz P.L., Aptos, CA</b>, <i><b>School Library Journal</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>David George Gordon</b> is the award-wining author of twenty books on topics that range from watching gray whales and bald eagles to appreciating cockroaches, coral reef fishes, and geoduck clams. He has been featured in <i>Ripley's Believe It or Not</i>, <i>National Geographic Kids</i>, <i>The Wall Street Journal</i>, and <i>Time</i> magazine. He's been a guest on <i>Late Night with Conan O'Brien</i>, ABC's <i>Nightline</i>, and <i>The View</i>. As a bug chef, he has performed at the Smithsonian Institution, Yale University, and Singapore's Food Fest. Gordon lives in Seattle with his wife and their pet tarantula, Wes.</p>

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