Sharks (A Day in the Life)

Ages 6 to 8

A beautifully illustrated nonfiction story following great whites, hammerheads, whale sharks, and more over the course of one day.

Meet deadly tiger sharks, baby lemon sharks, and gigantic basking sharks in this kids’ science book about the coolest predators in the ocean.

Follow the lives of individual sharks as they hunt, hide, and play their way through their day, from gargantuan whale sharks to tiny epaulette sharks (who hunt in rock pools!). Witness:

• A great white shark escaping a pod of orcas

• A giant hammerhead hunting stingrays

• A nurse shark asleep in a coral reef

Packed with animal facts, Sharks (A Day in the Life) encourages kids to look at sharks in a new light—not just fearsome hunters but endangered animals who play a key role in the ocean’s ecosystem.

Also available: Bugs (A Day in the Life) and Big Cats (A Day in the Life)

About the Author

Carlee Jackson is a marine biologist, environmental educator, and science communicator currently based in Florida. She co-founded Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS), which aims to make the field of shark science more accessible to women of color.

Chaaya Prabhat is a graphic designer, illustrator, and lettering artist. After completing her M.A in graphic design from Savannah College of Art and Design, she now works in Chennai, India. She has worked with clients including Penguin, Hachette, Snapchat, Google, and the Obama Foundation.