SHARKS IN QUESTION (Smithsonian Answer Books) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Sharks in Question is a collective response to the thousands of questions about sharks received annually by scientists at Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Written in a question-and-answer format accompanied by more than 100 photographs and illustrations, the book provides knowledge for a general audience as well as students of marine biology. Victor Springer provides a comprehensive review of the biology of sharks in three broad divisions: shark biology and evolutionary history, the “supersharks” notable for their life history, size, or temperament, and the interactions between sharks and humans, including the risk of shark attack.
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Smithsonian Books; 2nd edition (February 17, 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0874748771
ISBN-13: 978-0874748772
Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.5 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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This is a very interesting book. I liked the way the authors structured the information in the for of answers to some basic questions people have about sharks. If I had any complaints it would be about the shortage of color pictures. Also all the color pictures were inserted as plates into a 12 page section of the book, instead of over the whole book. Even with that complaint I would reccomend this book to anyone interested in sharks.
If I had to recomend one book to the layman or budding scientist interested in sharks this would be it. It has excellent info on the biology, taxonomy, evolution and ecology of sharks. While all the information is based on the most recent science it is geared toward the reader who might not have a biology education. It also has an superb bibliography for anyone wanting to delve further into this facinating topic.
Great book for the course I was taking.
Book arrived quickly and as described.
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