The shark attacks of 1916 wake county public libraries. The peter benchley book jaws and later the movie with the same title were loosely based on this series of incidents. Teachingbooks i survived the shark attacks of 1916. The jersey shore shark attacks of 1916 were a series of shark attacks along the coast of new jersey, in the united states, between july 1 and 12, 1916, in which four people were killed and one injured. I survived the shark attacks of 1916 by lauren tarshis. A definitive investigation of the 1916 new jersey shark attacks is a nonfiction book by richard g. This book is about a boy who is living in the time of a shark attack in 1916. He sees on the news that there recently has been shark attacks near his hometown on the atlantic coast. The terrifying shark attacks of 1916, scientists at the american museum of natural history in.
A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of lauren tarshiss bestselling i survived the shark attacks of 1916. The book the i survie shark attack of 1916 was one of the best books i ever read before. The shark attacks of 1916 book hennepin county library. I survived the shark attacks of 1916 a few years ago, i read an amazing book called close to shore, about an incident i had never heard about. In july, 1916, chet roscow is fascinated by news accounts of the great white shark said to be attacking people along the new jersey shore not far from his home, but when he goes swimming in matawan creek he. It has so much detail, this was one of my favorite books you should really read it page 4. The title of the book is i survived and the test of survival referred to is the shark attacks of 1916. In the twilight of july 1, 1916, 25yearold charles vansant, the son of a prominent philadelphia doctor, was taking a dip off beach haven with the family dog when he was attacked and killed by a shark.
Because that black triangle was coming right at them. Bull sharks were frequently cited during the jersey shore attacks. Then a captain told them a story when he saw a shark. In july, 1916, chet roscow is fascinated by news accounts of the great white shark said to be attacking. I survived the shark attacks of 1916 audiobook by lauren. The genre of the book is historical fiction events. He is trying to fit in to his new town, but there is a shark. I survived the shark attacks of 1916 by lauren tarshis goodreads.
I survived the shark attacks of 1916 library binding sept. I survived the shark attacks of 1916 lauren tarshis. It tells the story of chet, as he stays with his uncle jerry while his parents are on a business trip in california. In july, 1916, chet roscow is fascinated by news accounts of the great white shark said to be attacking people along the new jersey shore not far from his home, but when he goes swimming in matawan creek he discovers the truth of the stories. The incidents occurred during a deadly summer heat wave and polio epidemic in the united states that drove thousands of people to the seaside resorts of the jersey shore. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In the book i survivedthe shark attacks of 1916 there were 5 main characters, uncle jerry, dewy, chet, sid and monty. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
A few years ago, i read an amazing book called close to shore, about an incident i had never heard about. The book was published in 2001 by lyons press overview. I survived the shark attacks of 1916 i survived series. Fernicola about the jersey shore shark attacks of 1916. Inside the shocking 1916 new jersey shark attacks i survived the attacks of. Book details view book information and add to the bookshelf. The first victim during that steamy hot july was charles vansant. The shark attacks of 1916 2010 read online free books. Based on the real life events of the jersey shore shark attacks of 1916, this graphic novel brings lauren tarshiss new york times bestselling i survived series to vivid life. Chet tries to warn his new jersey town about a shark swimming in the creek. As soon as it arrived we hard to read it that night at story.
Book i survived the shark attacks of 1916 by lauren tarshis. While swimming in a local creek, chet sees something. Close to shore the terrifying shark attacks of 1916 by michael capuzzo 317 pp. This book is about chet roscow, a boy who lives in springfield, new jersey. Its the summer of 1916, and tenyearold chet roscow is just as captivated as everyone else along the jersey shore by the local news. The shark attacks of 1916 2010 read online free book by. Each book takes readers into the heart of historys most thrilling and terrifying events, including the sinking of the titanic, the shark attacks of 1916, hurricane katrina, the. I survived the shark attacks of 1916 check out the book trailer for i survived the shark attacks of 1916 by lauren tarshis. Following the story, the book includes facts about sharks and historical information about the shark attacks of 1916. The jersey shore has faced major even existential threats before.
I survived the shark attacks of 1916 i survived graphic. At the time, the popular conception was that people didnt really believe that a shark would try to attack a human. Read these 3 books on the terror of shark attacks the. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the i survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with. We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled expertise and customer service. A novel study for i survived the shark attacks of 1916 by lauren tarshis. New jersey youth who visited the atlantic coast during. He has a job with his uncle jerry at the local diner, three great friends, and the perfect summertime destination. This novel study divides i survived the shark attacks of 1916 into five sections for study. I survived the shark attacks of 1916 i survived series plugged in. I survived the shark attacks of 1916 by lauren tarshis and scott dawson book 2 of the i survived series. He cant put the books down from this series and often takes them with him when we have a road trip.
The shark attacks of 1916 is a chilling book about the shark attack of 1916 which actually happened. He is trying to fit in to his new town, but there is a shark epidemic about sharks being in creeks. Can 10yearold chet and his friends survive a swim in the local creek. It was about a great white shark thats in a creek and people are geting attacked by it. As usual, she masterfully weaves the historic facts into a heartstopping fiction tale, perfect for young students that want to learn about the event.
Each book takes readers into the heart of historys most thrilling and terrifying events, including the sinking of the titanic, the shark attacks of 1916, hurricane katrina, the bombing of pearl harbor, the san francisco. Fernicola offers an indepth investigation of the shark attacks of 1916 plus modernday attacks. Another book in the i survived series, this one focuses on the shark attacks of 1916. The jersey shore shark attacks of 1916 kids news article. According to michael capuzzos 2001 book on the attacks, close to shore. In the summer of 1916, ten yearold chet roscow is captivated by the local news. Chet roscow is finally feeling at home in elm hills, new jersey. Well written account of the 1916 shark attacks along the new jersey shore which resulted in a number of deaths, no small degree of panic and a frantic bunch of inept amateur shark hunters. Then one day, swimming with his friends, chet sees something in the water. Its the summer of 1916 and the jersey shore is being terrorized by a great white shark. And now dewey was rushing through the water towards the grass. Fair notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and. During that summer, news reports documented the presence of a great white shark, terrorizing the atlantic coast, including near chet roscows home in springfield, new jersey. This book made me think about a really good documentary i watched on the great white shark attacks that happened during the summer of 1916.