ABOUT THE BOOK

Which shark has the most teeth? Where do different sharks live? What do they eat? And what would happen if some of the ocean’s most extraordinary sharks went head-to-head?

Watch Out Below! 3-D Battle of the Sharks brings children remarkably close to the underwater world of sharks through fascinating facts, dramatic photographs and 3-D imagery.

Young readers discover different shark species and learn about their habitats, diets, sizes, teeth and other remarkable characteristics. The book also introduces its Top Ten Shark-to-Shark Encounters, turning animal comparison into an exciting way to learn.

There’s a great white versus a whale shark, a hammerhead versus a goblin shark, and even a mako versus a megamouth. Which is bigger? Which is more dangerous? And which would come out on top?

3-D INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE

The book was designed as an interactive 3-D experience. Its pictures can be viewed using the accompanying 3-D glasses, while the original edition also features a lenticular cover.

Source: Scholastic Canada +1

WHO IS IT FOR?

Age: 6–9 years

Best for:

• Children fascinated by sharks
• Young ocean and marine-life enthusiasts
• Animal lovers
• Children who constantly ask questions about how animals live
• Early science and natural-history readers
• Children who prefer highly visual nonfiction
• Readers who enjoy interactive and novelty books

This is especially appealing for children who may find conventional nonfiction dry but become absorbed by photographs, unusual facts and exciting animal comparisons.

WHY WE LOVE IT

Some children learn best when information feels like discovery rather than a lesson. That is where this book really works.

Instead of simply presenting pages of shark facts, it uses dramatic encounters and comparisons to encourage children to look closely at different species — their size, teeth, diets, habitats and characteristics.

The 3-D element adds another layer of excitement. Put on the glasses and the shark photography becomes part of the experience, making this the sort of nonfiction book a child may pick up simply because it looks exciting — and then learn quite a lot along the way.

The book also explores both the scariest and safest sharks, helping children discover that the shark world is much more varied than the stereotypical image of a great white.

BOOK DETAILS

Title: Watch Out Below! 3-D Battle of the Sharks
Author: Lisa Regan
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication: 2015
Subject: Sharks / Marine Life / Animals / Children’s Nonfiction
Format: Hardcover / Paper-over-board edition
Pages: 48
Age: 6–9 years
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-0-545-82957-1
Special Features: 3-D shark photographs, 3-D glasses and lenticular cover
Source: Scholastic Canada +1