While this is not, strictly speaking, a comic, rather it's a heavily-illustrated nonfiction title, the inclusion of speech bubbles, the comic-style layout, and the cartoon-style illustrations make it count as a comic in my book. The eye-catching cover promises sharks, but first readers get to learn about where they live in Part One - Our Amazing Oceans! Lowery devotes a section to each of the world's oceans, talking about their location and unique features, then addresses the evolution of oceans and their zones from the surface to the deep abyssal zone. Then it's time for sharks! Lowery's trademark illustrations take readers through the characteristics, species, and habits of sharks. He doesn't forget the prehistoric sharks, which I appreciate (do you know how hard it is to find nonfiction about megalodon??)
More interesting ocean facts follow, including a chapter on extreme habitats from coral reefs to hydrothermal vents, the obligatory weird ocean animals, and ending with more fun shark information. Readers will learn how to draw sharks, ways they can help in their conservation, and then use their new drawing skills in examining a field guide to sharks. Ending with corny undersea jokes, Lowery includes a bibliography, described as a list of books he read while working on this book, and a promo for his upcoming book on space.
Verdict: These are just so fun, giving kids information about popular topics while also entertaining them. They also fit in well with the current trend in graphic nonfiction. Perfect for young readers who love to learn, recommended.
ISBN: 9781338359732; Published 2020 by Orchard/Scholastic; Borrowed from another library in my consortium; Purchased for the library
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