The Best Book of Sharks (by Claire Llewellyn)

What child doesn't want to read about sharks -- especially after viewing the cover illustration of a great white shark's jaws agape, ready to grab its next meal? The book is a brief overview of shark behavior and characteristics, and it will appeal to casual readers. Shark-related terms are defined in the text, which is generally clear and understandable.

The author includes topics likely to appeal to children, including how sharks locate their prey, the structure of their teeth and jaws, and the potential for shark attacks on a humans. The more gruesome aspects of sharks are countered by addressing how scientists study sharks, and the fact that sharks may become endangered. Attractive, clear illustrations show sharks swimming, attacking prey, and resting on the sea floor.