Written by: Darcy Dobell 
Illustrated by: Becky Thorns
Category: Non-Fiction
Recommended for: Ages 5 and up  
Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, foldout, 74 pages
Format: 24 × 28 cm, 9 ½  x 11 inches
Price: € 19.90 (D)  £ 16.95  $ 24.95 (US)
English ISBN: 978-3-96704-780-6
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EU + UK PUBLICATION DATE: APRIL 15, 2025
INT PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE 10, 2025

Did you know that sharks are among the oldest creatures on earth? They swam through the primordial oceans long before there were dinosaurs. Many legends surround these animals with their fearsome sharp teeth. But how dangerous are sharks really? In THE WORLD OF SHARKS, you will not only find out how sharks were able to survive so many other animals and how many different species we know today, but also a lot about their very special teeth, their peculiar lateral line organ, and excellent sense of smell. However, many sharks have hardly been researched to this day—their habitats are too deep in the sea for us humans to reach. This book is the starting point for so much more to explore about sharks. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Wildlife lover DARCY DOBELL is the author of many scientific textbooks and articles aimed at younger readers, and advises organizations on how to protect the oceans. The World of Sharks is her second book with Little Gestalten. 

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
BECKY THORNS graduated with a Fine Art degree from Falmouth University in 2015. A longing to apply her work led to a move into illustration and graphic design. Becky loves to take inspiration from nature and her detailed, textured style aims to include an element of narrative and adventure. Becky lives in Cornwall, UK, and already illustrated the Little Gestalten classics World of Whales and Who invented this?. 

ABOUT Little Gestalten
Little Gestalten celebrates today’s most innovative authors and illustrators by bringing their work to life through original works of nonfiction, charming picture books, activity books and pop-ups. Thoughtfully designed, diligently printed and bound, our books are pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling.

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