Synopsis
Fascinating Facts About is an exciting new series designed to pique the interest of young people in a wide variety of subjects. Clear, vocabulary-controlled texts and colorful illustrations combine with exciting presentation and instructions for hands-on projects to make learning a memorable experience.
In this volume, young readers will learn about why a shark lowers its fins and arches its back, which shark glows in the dark, and which shark is known as the garbage can of the sea!
Children's Literature
Over 20,000 species of fish have been found so far with more being discovered as scientists dive deeper into the waters that surround us. One in a series of "What If" books, this one asks every question one could imagine about the aquatic kingdom and answers them with intriguing facts and detailed, yet humorous illustrations. Did you know that there is actually a fish whose job it is to clean other fish of parasites? The wrasse even swims into larger fish's mouths without being harmed. And have you ever heard of a Wobbegong? Don't let the name fool you; he is a camouflaged shark who will pounce out of seemingly nowhere. Kids and adults alike will have fun while they learn about these and so many other fascinating underwater creatures.