The Bull Shark cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.0
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1195
Points per Word 0.000418
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

Engaging images accompany information about the bull shark.

Quick Summary

If you've ever wondered why bull sharks get such a fierce reputation, this little book breaks it all down without making your brain hurt. Sara Green covers what makes these predators seriously cool like their ability to swim from the ocean into freshwater rivers and lakes, which almost no other shark can do and she does it at a pace that keeps things moving. The photos and images throughout really add something, especially when you're trying to picture just how chunky and powerful these sharks actually are. At only about 1,200 words, it's perfect for kids who want to feel accomplished finishing a book in one afternoon or anyone who usually gets intimidated by thicker chapter books. Parents will appreciate that it's packed with real, accurate information but stays age-appropriate and never overly scary, just exciting in the way sharks should be. It's a great pick for animal lovers, reluctant readers who need a confidence boost, or anyone working on an ocean report who wants the good stuff fast. If you want more shark action after this, the Magic Tree House fact tracker on sharks digs even deeper into the topic.