Meet the Megalodon

Meet the largest, deadliest species of shark to have ever lived: the megalodon! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM reader on what fossils tell us about these ancient predators builds secondary students’ literacy skills. Meet the largest, deadliest species of shark to have ever lived: the megalodon! These sharks terrorized the oceans for millions of years before they became extinct. Discover how scientists have used fossils to learn about these ancient ocean predators. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will inspire curiosity about the megalodon and paleontology. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is ideal for makerspaces and walks students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in life science fields. Dive into advanced science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is perfect for secondary students or ages 10-14.