Children's Nonfiction Marine Life
Sharks Forever
The Mystery and History of the Planet’s Perfect Predator
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2022
- Category
- Marine Life, Endangered, Environmental Conservation & Protection
- Recommended Age
- 9 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 4 to 7
- Recommended Reading age
- 9 to 12
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459827585
- Publish Date
- Oct 2022
- List Price
- $31.99
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781459827561
- Publish Date
- Oct 2022
- List Price
- $24.95
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Description
Explore the latest science about sharks.
Did you know that some sharks have friends? Or that there are sharks small enough to swim in a soup can? There are sharks who can walk on land and others who make their own light. There are ancient sharks who lived in the oceans millions of years ago, and new species who have just been discovered. Most importantly, did you know that most sharks are fighting for their survival?
Sharks Forever takes a deep dive into the lives of sharks––their habitat, biology, habits and personalities. It also looks at the biggest threats to their existence, from marine pollution and overfishing to bycatch and shark-fin soup. It goes beyond the bites and shares stories about people who swim with sharks and call them friends.
About the author
Mark Leiren-Young is a writer, documentary filmmaker, playwright, podcaster and orca activist. His book The Killer Whale Who Changed the World won the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada general audience book award. He wrote, directed and produced an award-winning documentary The Hundred-Year-Old Whale, and his documentary about Moby Doll is being produced by Middle Child Films. Mark hosts Skaana, a podcast about orca and ocean stories and is actively involved in the fight for the survival of the endangered southern residents. Mark has written for other young audiences for ABC, PBS, YTV, Treehouse and BBC Kids. His books for young readers include Big Whale, Small World, Orcas of the Salish Sea and the City of Victoria Children’s Book Prize winner, Orcas Everywhere. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
“Mark Leiren-Young is the kind of author who produces trustworthy works of nonfiction that will both entertain and educate children.”–CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Awards
- Short-listed, Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award
- Commended, The Nature Generation Green Earth Book Award - Honor Book
- Commended, Children's Book Council Librarian Favorites Award
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
Editorial Reviews
“Dramatic photos, real-life stories, surprising facts, and ideas of how to help save sharks keep kids engaged...a fascinating introduction to an awe-inspiring animal that should be revered not feared.”
Hakai Magazine
“A passion for sharks shines through…A great addition to a unit on ocean life, ecosystems, apex predators, or conservation.”
Children's Literature
“A wealth of fascinating research about sharks...If you weren’t a fan of sharks before reading Sharks Forever, you will undoubtedly come away with a new perspective. This up-to-date and comprehensive book will go a long way in convincing readers of the value of one of the world’s top predators and its rightful place in ocean ecosystems. Highly Recommended.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
