In "Megalodon" by Janet Riehecky, readers dive into the thrilling world of the colossal prehistoric shark known as the Megalodon. The story explores the life and habits of this ancient predator, illustrating its size, hunting techniques, and the oceanic ecosystem in which it thrived. Through engaging narrative and detailed illustrations, young readers learn about the Megalodon's environment, its emergence as a dominant force in the seas, and its eventual extinction. The book captures the imagination with both scientific facts and an adventurous tone, making it a captivating read for those fascinated by marine life and prehistoric creatures. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Dinosaurs And Prehistoric Animals .

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-1st grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Capstone Press .

Initially trained and working as a Fine Artist, Jon Hughes made the shift to traditional illustration by the mid 1980's, making the transition to Digital 2&3D work in 1998, and has been continuing to attract commissions, with numerous published titles to his name. Clients have included: The Natural History Museum London, National Geographic, American Museum of Natural History, National Museum of Scotland, Canadian Museum of Nature, Alaska Heritage Museum, to name but a few. Janet Riehecky is a longtime writer for children. She has worked as a high school English teacher, a college professor, and a children's book editor. Her 24 volume series Dinosaurs! won the Summit Award for Best Children's Nonfiction, presented by the Society of Midland Authors, and her Tasmanian Tiger was a Junior Library Guild selection. Janet loves to collect dinosaur bones. On a dig in western Colorado, she dug up the first bone found of a brand new dinosaur, the Mymoorapelta.