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Jump headfirst into the world of sharks! Discover their habitat, hunting habits, and biology.Children ages 9 years and up will love learning about one of the most fascinating and terrifying sea animals. Swim through shark-infested waters (if you dare!) and discover the different types of sharks, the fastest ones, their highly adapted senses, and what makes them such deadly predators.Inside the pages of this exciting educational shark book, you'll find: - Fun, humorous, exciting stories to engage young readers interested in the world of sharks and their prey- Detailed illustrations and photographs- A reference section with key facts, timelines, and a glossary of termsDid you know that great white sharks have over 300 sharp teeth and that sharks have been swimming in Earth's waters for 400 million years - that's 175 million before dinosaurs! These incredible yet fearsome fish have evolved to be some of the most captivating creatures of all time. With hair-raising jaws and an insatiable appetite, it's easy to see why! This shark book covers everything young children would like to know about sharks - and sets the record straight on the most dangerous, biggest, and fastest ones. They'll learn about shark's skeletons and what their skins are made of, how sharks breathe, what sharks hunt, how they use their fins to navigate the waters, which sharks always win the race - and that some sharks are so quick that they can jump out the water! Packed with expert knowledge and fun facts, shark illustrations, fun stories, and anecdotes - Megabites Sharks brings the world of sharks to life wherever you are!DK's Megabites series uncovers the secrets of history, science, and the natural world. Each book includes expert knowledge, fun facts you need on each topic and beautiful illustrations. If your kids loved Megabites Sharks they will also enjoy Megabites Codebreakers and Megabites Explorers.

Delve into the secret history of the greatest code makers and code-breakers. From the deciphering of the Rosetta Stone to cracking the Enigma code during World War II, curious kids can explore how codes are created and cracked to reveal top secrets! Venture into the world of codes and cyphers! Inside the pages of this fun children's book, you will discover: - Exciting and easy to read stories to engage young readers interested in the world of codes and code breakers- Includes a reference section with key facts, timelines, and a glossary of terms- A short, paperback book, perfect gift for reluctant readers aged 9 and upMany adventure stories have ended with the hero "cracking the code" and saving the day! The truth is people have been using codes throughout history to guard and pass along secret information that they don't want in the hands of their enemies (or nosy siblings!) In this code-breaking book for kids, explore the mysterious world of clever codes and cyphers that have been invented over the years. Learn all about the brilliant people and the fiendishly innovative ways they eventually cracked the codes. Become an expert in cryptology as you follow the stories of famous code-breakers and their place in history. Code Breakers is part of the Mega Bites series, which uncovers the secrets of history, science, and the natural world. Go back into the past and investigate the fascinating history of the ancient Egyptians in Mummies and then journey to the Gladiators' deadly world. Closer to home, learn all about the most lethal predator in the ocean - sharks! Whichever title you pick, you'll get expert knowledge and fun facts you need on each topic, with every book packed with illustrations, entertaining stories, and anecdotes.

Venture into the eye of a tornado!Tornadoes are one of the most dangerous and destructive forms of weather on the planet. They are also one of the most fascinating. Learn all about the different atmospheric conditions that come together to create them, and become an expert in storms, tornadoes, twisters, and extreme weather of all kinds. Photos and illustrations showing these spinning vortexes in the sky, along with amazing facts about how scientists study and predict them, will make you the oracle on these meteorological wonders. Tornadoes is part of the Mega Bites series, which uncovers the secrets of history, science, and the natural world. Investigate the most complicated thing in the universe - your Brain; then journey to the most mysterious as we dive into a Black Hole; and closer to home, marvel at the genius of the world's smartest Codebreakers! Whichever title you pick, you'll get the expert knowledge and fun facts you need on each topic, with every book packed with illustrations, fun stories, and anecdotes.