It’s Shark Week! Maybe your family is all about sinking their teeth into the amazing, jaw-dropping shows from the summertime pop culture phenomena of Shark Week…or maybe Baby Shark is more your speed. Either way, you’ll be interested in a selection of books from National Geographic Kids Books that celebrate this majestic beast and its habitat.
These books are chock full of brilliant photos, exciting first hand accounts of shark encounters, and weird, wild and fascinating facts:
The Ultimate Book of Sharks by internationally acclaimed marine photographer and National Geographic Explorer Brian Skerry is an underwater adventure like no other. With exclusive photographs and personal insight from Skerry, this book takes the reader below the surface and into the minds of these spectacular predators.
Beyond the feared fins and terrifying teeth, readers will learn what it’s like to swim with these amazing fish, how they live, what they eat, their superhero-like senses and better understand why these graceful, confident, perfectly sculpted predators are also vulnerable animals that we need to protect. (Recommended for ages 9-12.)
National Geographic Readers: Sharks!
He’s quick. He’s silent. He has five rows of deadly teeth. Chomp! Meet the shark—the fish who ruled the deep before dinosaurs roamed the Earth!
This leveled reader is for kids who are starting to read independently, are ready for more complex vocabulary and who love sharks! Like all books in National Geographic Kids reader series, this title was developed in consultation with early education experts and is written to maximize interest and achieve reading success. (Recommended for ages 5-8.)
Little Kids First Big Book of the Ocean
An adorable animal reference that includes the sea’s high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures.
More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures’ sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time. (Recommended for ages 4-8.)
Extreme Ocean: Amazing Animals, High-Tech Gear, Record-Breaking Depths and Much More by National Geographic Explorer Sylvia A. Earle is an action-packed combination of science and adventure. In this book, Earle leads readers on an in-depth tour of life beneath the waves. Come face-to-face with whales and sharks, learn about the newest and most hi-tech ocean gear and gadgets, experiment with hands-on activities, and join Earle as she recounts her most daring dives.
Packed with fascinating tidbits, animal profiles, and up-to-date science, each chapter combines stunning photography with fun, accessible text. Perfect for curious kids, ocean lovers, young explorers, and the classroom. Extreme Ocean reveals the mystery, majesty, danger, and – above all – the importance of our ocean. (Recommended for ages 8-12.)
So Cool! Sharks
Sharks are among the world’s top predators, but that’s just ONE reason why they are SO COOL. So who wouldn’t want to hang out with them to learn more! These books blend awesome animal photos with silly quips and info that will delight young readers and animal enthusiasts.
For example, kids can catch the hunting habits of a great white shark while learning that its true nature is as chill as a frozen fish stick. This is the perfect little reader to get their brain buzzing and keep them laughing during their downtime. (Recommended for ages 3-7.)
Reader Giveaway: One lucky Jinxy Kids reader will win a “Fin-tastic” grand prize pack of books which includes all five titles listed above! To enter, just complete the entry form below by 11:59 pm ET on 8/31/2020. Good luck!
Kelly D says
The Extreme Ocean book looks great and I would like to read these with my daughter.
Steph says
I think we would be most interested in The Ultimate Book of Sharks. Looks like that books has a little bit of everything.
Susan Smith says
I think my niece would enjoy First Big Book of the Ocean.
monique s says
My son will love the so cool sharks one
Tammy says
I would love all of the books for my eight year old who loves ALL kinds of animals and is ALWAYS asking questions that I don’t always know the answer to or have the time to google the answer to so shark books would be awesome for him to find answers himself. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Brandy Graham says
My kids would love the So Cool Sharks book.
Mallory T says
Little Kids First Big Book of the Ocean would be a favorite for my 4 year old daughter, Charlotte. She’s really fascinated by animals, where they live, what they eat, etc. This book would broaden her horizons even more, teaching her about ocean life. I’ve always loved learning about animals that live in the ocean, so this would be a blast for me to read to her too!
brittany doerfler says
Excited to dive into the so cool shark book with my son
Ken Ohl says
The First Big Book of the Ocean my little niece would love
April says
My twins would love these books!
Bryan Vice says
I believe my kids would love the Extreme Ocean book looks very interesting
Grant says
My niece and nephew would love these
Laura says
My son would be enjoying these books if I win! He was SO excited about shark week this year!
Heidi says
I would enjoy these books with my daughters. I think the Extreme Ocean book looks interesting.
Darlene Carbajal says
My niece will love these books.
ALENA SVETELSKA says
my daughter would so lived tbis
Elizabeth Brooks says
ultimate book of sharks looks cool
Tony Platz says
My nephews would get them I think they would like So Cool Sharks the best .
Beverly Sturgeon says
My twin grandchildren Hannah and Colin would love to read these.
Jen A says
My 8 year old son will love to read these awesome shark books
latanya says
The So SHark book!
EMMA L HORTON says
MY GRANDSON WOULD LOVE THE FIRST BIG BOOK OF THE OCEAN
Nicole Martin says
My son would love ALL of these books!
Dana says
My nephew would love the So Cool Sharks book. He’s very interested in sharks right now.
Leela says
Little Kids First Big Book of the Ocean. I’d love them for my kids.
Erin Madigan says
My nephew would love this! He is obsessed with sharks!
Jessica L. says
My child would love all of these books, especially the Ultimate Book of Sharks.
Patricia E says
Sharks! My little guy would love love love these books. What a fun assortment of books to learn about sharks.
Carla Moschetti says
These would be for my grandson. I’m sure he’d find them fascinating!
Kelly says
The Ultimate Book of Sharks looks very cool!
Daniel M says
ultimate book of sharks
Anne Higgins says
We have spent hours teaching the kids about the different “animals” that live in the ocean – having a beach nearby has been beneficial to learning lots – but I know we only touch on very little. I think the first book of this bunch my kids would start with would be: Extreme Ocean: Amazing Animals. They will enjoy them all!
Jonathan Post says
I am looking forward to sharing these books with my nephew who calls all sea animals “baby shark.” Lol
beth says
I’m most excited about Extreme Ocean and would share this with my nieces.
Elizabeth Brooks says
my daughters would love these
Philip Lawrence says
If I win, I will be sharing this prize pack with my grandchild.
Em Mahr says
I’m most excited about the Little Kids First Big Book of the Ocean -I can’t waut to read these books with my boys!
Donna Teller says
If I win this would be for my nephew who loves sharks. He even had a shark themed birthday party.
Ashley c says
My son would love these! He loves to read about everything!
Melissa Smith says
My son would really enjoy Extreme Ocean: Amazing Animals, High-Tech Gear, Record-Breaking Depths and Much More!
Maria says
Both my son and daughter would love these!
jennifer cervantes says
I think my daughters would love the first big book of the ocean.
Allyson Tice says
My son would be enjoying these if Iwin! he is obsessed with sharks!
crystle tellerday says
extreme sharks
Carolyn D says
“So Cool! Sharks” sounds most intriguing, especially with the funny joke about being cooler than frozen fish sticks on the cover.
Richard Hicks says
I am excited about So Cool Sharks. I think the kids will really likeit too.
Ellen says
My boys would enjoy all of these amazing books!
Katherine S says
The ultimate book of sharks would be a big hit at our house
Casey Garvey says
I’d like to see the Extreme Ocean book most! It looks fun and informative.
Edye says
my cousin would love these!
Helen says
My kids would love these. They are so into sharks right now.
Stephanie Larison says
My oldest daughter would love this!
Cassie Smith says
Little Kids First Big Book of the Ocean. My kids would love all of these!
Pam W. says
I’m most excited about the Ultimate Book of Sharks.
Michaela R says
I’ll be excited to share this with my niece. We watch shark week reruns with her on Hulu.
LeAnn Harbert says
My granddaughters would like to read about the Extreme Ocean book first.
wen budro says
So cool sharks is the book that I think my child would love the most. All the books look very interesting.
Tony Platz says
My nephews would love these books .
Leah Shumack says
My daughter would love this!!
ae minx says
My son would love the ultimate book of sharks
Cindy Peterson says
The first book to catch our eye is the Cool Book of Sharks. However all of them look facinating.
Maria W. says
First Big Book of the Ocean would be perfect for my youngest and Extreme Ocean would be perfect for my oldest!