Where do sharks live? How do sharks find food? Are sharks fish? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the sharks themselves.
Where do sharks live? How do sharks find food? Are sharks fish? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the sharks themselves. Read Less Description
Chomp! The Truth About Sharks Trade Book (Hardcover)
Written ByAnnette Whipple
Illustrated byJuanbjuan Oliver
Written ByAnnette Whipple
Illustrated byJuanbjuan Oliver
Critically Reviewed
Critically Reviewed
Where do sharks live? How do sharks find food? Are sharks fish? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the sharks themselves.
Where do sharks live? How do sharks find food? Are sharks fish? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the sharks themselves. Read Less Description
Where do sharks live? How do sharks find food? Are sharks fish? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the sharks themselves.
Annette Whipple doesn’t see many amphibians in her backyard, so each frog visitor delights her. She is the author of more than ten fact-filled children’s books, including The Truth About series featuring owls, dogs, and spiders. Annette celebrates curiosity and inspires a sense of wonder while exciting readers about science and history. When Annette’s not reading, writing, or doing author visits, you can find her hanging out with her family in Pennsylvania.
Cbabi Bayoc
Cbabi (pronounced Kuh-bob-bi ) Bayoc is an artist living in St. Louis, Missouri. Hiswork has been described as unique, bold, and colorful, while adding some “phunk.” Bayoc, whose given name is Clifford Miskell, Jr., adopted his name CBABI (Creative-Black-Artist-Battling-Ignorance) during his time at Grambling State University. BAYOC (Blessed-African-Youth-Of-Creativity) provided a unique and deep connection that would one day be shared with his children. Cbabi has created artwork for Prince, Muhammad Ali, and Rap Pages magazine, and his murals can be seen all over St. Louis. He is well-known for his 365 Days with Dad series, which paints a positive image of Black fatherhood.
Reviews
What will most engage readers are the images: sharks of all kinds, close up and labeled by species. Readers will learn about diet and sleep habits, shark anatomy and habitats, and eggs, live births, and babies; they’ll also learn the answer to the question, “Will a shark bite me?” (Answer, unlikely: The chance is 1 in 11 million.) With so many species and so much variation . . . most answers have enough information to satisfy curious readers. A concluding spread highlights 13 unusual species. The exposition is followed up by a “fact or fiction” page and an experiment on buoyancy; the book concludes with a short glossary and suggestions for web research. Sink your teeth into this one!(Informational picture book. 6-10) - Kirkus
With the front cover boasting a shark coming, open-mouthed, for the reader, this photo-filled offering will lure in curious kids. The “truth” promised in the title is revealed through the book’s Q&A format, which covers topics such as “Are Sharks Fish?,” “What Do Shark Teeth Tell Us?,” “Do Sharks Sleep?,” and, most important, “Will a Shark Bite Me?” The answers are provided in straightforward, fact-filled paragraphs that are accompanied by short fact boxes. Humorous “Shark Bite” factoids also appear on every spread within a playful cartoon illustration. There’s tons to learn here, from facts about the many different kinds of shark teeth to details of the creatures’ diets and life cycles and where in the ocean they can be found. A closing experiment using a plastic bag to mimic how sharks and people float differently will be interesting to young readers. . . the book’s lively presentation will draw browsers like chum. — Booklist
Where do sharks live? How do sharks find food? Are sharks fish? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the sharks themselves.
Where do sharks live? How do sharks find food? Are sharks fish? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the sharks themselves. Read Less Description
Where do sharks live? How do sharks find food? Are sharks fish? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the sharks themselves.
Author & Illustrator
Annette Whipple
Annette Whipple doesn’t see many amphibians in her backyard, so each frog visitor delights her. She is the author of more than ten fact-filled children’s books, including The Truth About series featuring owls, dogs, and spiders. Annette celebrates curiosity and inspires a sense of wonder while exciting readers about science and history. When Annette’s not reading, writing, or doing author visits, you can find her hanging out with her family in Pennsylvania.
Cbabi Bayoc
Cbabi (pronounced Kuh-bob-bi ) Bayoc is an artist living in St. Louis, Missouri. Hiswork has been described as unique, bold, and colorful, while adding some “phunk.” Bayoc, whose given name is Clifford Miskell, Jr., adopted his name CBABI (Creative-Black-Artist-Battling-Ignorance) during his time at Grambling State University. BAYOC (Blessed-African-Youth-Of-Creativity) provided a unique and deep connection that would one day be shared with his children. Cbabi has created artwork for Prince, Muhammad Ali, and Rap Pages magazine, and his murals can be seen all over St. Louis. He is well-known for his 365 Days with Dad series, which paints a positive image of Black fatherhood.
Reviews
What will most engage readers are the images: sharks of all kinds, close up and labeled by species. Readers will learn about diet and sleep habits, shark anatomy and habitats, and eggs, live births, and babies; they’ll also learn the answer to the question, “Will a shark bite me?” (Answer, unlikely: The chance is 1 in 11 million.) With so many species and so much variation . . . most answers have enough information to satisfy curious readers. A concluding spread highlights 13 unusual species. The exposition is followed up by a “fact or fiction” page and an experiment on buoyancy; the book concludes with a short glossary and suggestions for web research. Sink your teeth into this one!(Informational picture book. 6-10) - Kirkus
With the front cover boasting a shark coming, open-mouthed, for the reader, this photo-filled offering will lure in curious kids. The “truth” promised in the title is revealed through the book’s Q&A format, which covers topics such as “Are Sharks Fish?,” “What Do Shark Teeth Tell Us?,” “Do Sharks Sleep?,” and, most important, “Will a Shark Bite Me?” The answers are provided in straightforward, fact-filled paragraphs that are accompanied by short fact boxes. Humorous “Shark Bite” factoids also appear on every spread within a playful cartoon illustration. There’s tons to learn here, from facts about the many different kinds of shark teeth to details of the creatures’ diets and life cycles and where in the ocean they can be found. A closing experiment using a plastic bag to mimic how sharks and people float differently will be interesting to young readers. . . the book’s lively presentation will draw browsers like chum. — Booklist
