NNFN2023: Everything You Know About Sharks is WRONG!
It’s day 17 of NNFN2023 with another treasure of a book for this year’s Wonderful Water theme.
Sharks fascinate people and have developed a fearsome reputation- but do they really deserve this? Having challenged readers to reconsider their assumptions about minibeasts and dinosaurs in their previous books, Dr Nick Crumpton and illustrator, Gavin Scott, turn their attention to setting the record straight and debunking many of the common myths about these magnificent creatures!
Each spread starts with the statement of a commonly held misconception about sharks which is then investigated- and proven wrong. Many believe that sharks kill lots of people; however, whilst sharks killed 11 people worldwide in 2021, snakes killed 50,000, cows killed 22 (just in the USA) and bees, wasps and hornets killed 62 people (in the USA). Each spread is packed with fascinating information about these amazing creatures who do not deserve their menacing reputation.
The book is beautifully presented from the embossed cover to the detailed artwork on every page. The tone of the writing is chatty and accessible, presented in easily-digested chunks and many illustrations have labels and/or close up sections to support and deepen understanding. A helpful glossary explains technical terms used within the text whilst the index makes it easy to locate specific information. Where there is an element of truth in a statement, this is expanded on and clarified.
An excellent addition to any bookshelf, ‘Everything You Know About Sharks is Wrong!’ is a thoroughly enjoyable and informative read.
Everything You Know About Sharks is Wrong!
Dr Nick Crumpton, illustrated by Gavin Scott
Nosy Crow ISBN: 978-1839944512