Swim, Shark, Swim!
Dom Conlon and Anastasia Izlesou
About the book
Swim around the world with Shark as he explores ocean forests and coastal reefs, meeting hammerheads and great whites, stingrays and dolphins in a search for the place he calls home.
With rich language and enchanting art, Swim, Shark, Swim! is written by Dom Conlon and illustrated by Anastasia Izlesou and features fascinating facts to inspire a love of science and the natural world.
Recommended for
Readers aged 5 to 8; notes for Years 2 to 5
Themes
- Marine ecosystems
- Biodiversity
- Conservation
Key learning outcomes
- Similar to the range of environments on land, there are many di erent marine environments which feature their own living and non-living characteristics.
- Even animals within the same group can have significant differences in bodies and behaviours that help them survive in their environment.
- Changes in any one characteristic of a particular environment can impact on the health of and numbers of the living things within it.
Key curriculum areas
- Science: Science Understanding (Biological sciences)
- English: Language; Literature
- Arts: Media arts
- Cross curriculum priority: Sustainability
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