The Hammerhead Shark cover

The Hammerhead Shark

Author: Burnham, Brad

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.3
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1032
Points per Word 0.000484
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the nine species of hammerhead sharks.

Quick Summary

Kids who are obsessed with sharks will find a lot to love in this quick read, which pairs bright, full-color photos with simple sentences that break down each of the nine hammerhead species. The author shows how the hammerhead's oddly shaped head helps it sniff out prey and turn tight corners, turning biology into a mini adventure that feels like a nature documentary on the page. Younger readers will enjoy the big, clear pictures, while the slightly higher reading level keeps older kids interested without feeling like a textbook. Parents can rest easy there's nothing too scary here, just cool shark facts that make great conversation starters at dinner or in the classroom. If your child has already gulped down "Shark Week" picture books, this is a solid next step that dives deeper into a single family of sharks.