
Sharks
Collins (Publisher)
Published on 1. August 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-00-721171-5 (ISBN)
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Description
This is the only truly pocket-sized guide to the world's sharks and rays.
There are over 800 species of sharks and rays in the world, and this gem describes over 200 of the most common species, including the Great White, hammerheads, sawfish and stingrays.
A general introduction describes the shark groups, the biology of sharks, their conservation, and information on shark attacks
Each species has its own entry. Entries include information on size, distribution, food, breeding and danger to humans
There is colour artwork for each species
Glossary of terms, and further reading
Packed full of information, Collins Gem Sharks is the perfect introduction to these fascinating species.
There are over 800 species of sharks and rays in the world, and this gem describes over 200 of the most common species, including the Great White, hammerheads, sawfish and stingrays.
A general introduction describes the shark groups, the biology of sharks, their conservation, and information on shark attacks
Each species has its own entry. Entries include information on size, distribution, food, breeding and danger to humans
There is colour artwork for each species
Glossary of terms, and further reading
Packed full of information, Collins Gem Sharks is the perfect introduction to these fascinating species.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 117 mm
Width: 89 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
150 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-721171-5 (9780007211715)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Persons
Geoffrey W. Potts and Silja Swaby