Did you know July 14th is Shark Awareness Day? It’s a fun day to think about sharks and their place in the ecosystem! It’s easy to be scared of something when you only know the most fearsome things about it, so by learning more about it, we are able to be less scared! Here are some books for all ages to get you started, and a fun shark craft to complete!
“Sink your chompers into these wild facts: Great white sharks can detect a single drop of blood in the water from one-third of a mile away, Fossilized dino poop has been found with ancient shark bites in it, Ninja lantern sharks glow in the dark. They’re all weird, and they’re all true. And there’s A LOT more where that came from! From bizarre creatures in the ocean today to gigantic prehistoric sharks and even some pop culture shark weirdness, this portable, browsable, supercool book is full of incredible facts, amazing photos, and fun illustrations about everything sharks.”
– Publisher Marketing
Sharks! By Lynn Wilson
An introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of various species of sharks.
Surprising Sharks By Nicola Davies
This book introduces many different species of sharks, pointing out such characteristics as the small size of the dwarf lantern shark and the physical characteristics and behavior that makes sharks killing machines.
The Shark Book By Steve Jenkins
“Sharp teeth, super senses, and those infamous fins–what’s not to love about sharks? Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore one of the world’s most notorious–and fearsome–animals. Learn what makes a shark a shark, what sharks like to eat, and how these predators of the deep have evolved. Ever wonder which shark is the smallest? Or the fastest? Even the most deadly? You’ll find your answers in The Shark Book, with countless others. In this magnificently illustrated picture book, celebrate one of the worlds oldest species that has continued to capture our imaginations and astonish us for thousands of years.”
– Amazon
If Sharks Disappeared By Lily Williams
A nonfiction picture book tracing the repercussions of what would happen if sharks disappeared from our planet.”
– Provided by Publisher
I Am The Shark By Joan Holub
What makes the great white shark (one of) the greatest fish in the sea? FIN-d out in this hilarious fish-out-of-water story that’s perfect for Shark Week and all year-round!
How To Survive As A Shark By Kristen Foote
Ahoy, me mateys! Upset your Mom swam away after you were born? Cry me an ocean. You’ve got me to show you the ropes! Well, at least until I get a craving for baby shark. Swim along and I’ll teach you how to hunt using all six senses (a whole sense more than a human), why you can never stop moving (blimey, no–not even to sleep!), and what your most dangerous threat is (here’s a hint: those sneaky landlubbers don’t even live in our waters!). Aye, me hearties, learning How to survive as a shark is not as easy as it sounds! How to survive as a shark provides a unique take on fish science that will entertain and educate in and out of the classroom. Full of opportunities for extended learning, this book includes fun facts hidden throughout the hilarious illustrated story– and after, a glossary of important terms and some real photos of great white sharks. If you’ve ever wondered how to think and swim like a shark, and you like to laugh while you learn, this book is for you!
– Amazon.com
Make your own shark!
Step 1: Cut out the pieces of the shark from this template.
You will need a pectoral fin, the top half of the body (With a dorsal fin!), and the bottom half of the body.
Step 2: Color your shark!
Step 3: Glue the pectoral fin to the bottom half of the body.
Step 4: Glue the shark to the clothespin.
Bonus: Cut out a little fish and glue it to the inside of the clothespin!
