{"id":48348,"date":"2023-07-21T06:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T11:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/?p=48348"},"modified":"2023-07-03T14:36:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T19:36:54","slug":"shark-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/shark-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Shark Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year, around July or August, Shark Week dominates the media I consume. This year, Shark Week starts Sunday, July 23 on the Discovery Channel. I can still remember the first time I heard about Shark Week. It’s been around since the late 1980s! Every year, Shark Week<\/a> is celebrated with a week of shark-related content on the Discovery Channel. I can’t wait to see what new shark content National Geographic and the Discovery Channel puts out.<\/p>\n

To celebrate Shark Week, we’ve compiled a list of newer titles about sharks for you to check out. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Can’t Get Enough Shark Stuff: fun facts, awesome info, cool games, silly jokes, and more!<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Kelly Hargrave<\/p>\n

Dive into the perfect combination of facts, stories, photos, and fun all about the world\u2019s most ferocious and fascinating ocean predator-SHARKS! For animal lovers who are absolutely obsessed with everything sharks, this book has it all: tons of mind-blowing facts, exciting games, hands-on activities, hilarious shark jokes, and suspenseful stories from shark experts. It also includes tantalizing tidbits about perplexing prehistoric sharks, the latest info on studying sharks in the wild, and surprising, cutting-edge discoveries about shark behavior. Key features include: A glossary game in the front of the book to learn key terms More than 250 stunning photographs Detailed diagrams and infographics Articles on the latest shark research and hands-on accounts from experts \u201cFin-tastic Facts\u201d gallery spreads showcasing sharks with the fiercest features, the sneakiest defenses, and more Hilarious shark jokes Hands-on activities you can try at home Quizzes and games to test your knowledge This brand-new series from National Geographic Kids combines fun facts, photos, info-packed articles, and incredible statistics all in a single book. It\u2019s a one-stop shop for everything kids want about their favorite topic. A winning combination of running text and short bursts of information keeps kids excited and engaged as they get all kinds of amazing content about their go-to subject. From telling jokes to friends, to impressing teachers, to absorbing the latest research, kids will love sharing what they\u2019ve learned about sharks and will want to dive into this book again and again.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Emperors of the Deep: Sharks – the ocean’s most mysterious, most misunderstood, and most important guardians <\/a><\/strong><\/em>by William McKeever<\/p>\n

In this remarkable groundbreaking book, a documentarian and conservationist, determined to dispel misplaced fear and correct common misconceptions, explores in-depth the secret lives of sharks\u2014magnificent creatures who play an integral part in maintaining the health of the world\u2019s oceans and ultimately the planet.<\/em><\/p>\n

From the Jaws blockbusters to Shark Week, we are conditioned to see sharks as terrifying cold-blooded underwater predators. But as Ocean Guardian founder William McKeever reveals, sharks are evolutionary marvels essential to maintaining a balanced ecosystem. We can learn much from sharks, he argues, and our knowledge about them continues to grow. The first book to reveal in full the hidden lives of sharks, Emperors of the Deep examines four species\u2014Mako, Tiger, Hammerhead, and Great White\u2014as never before, and includes fascinating details such as:<\/em><\/p>\n