Written by Melissa Stewart, Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander
Sharks in Kansas is an easy to read nonfiction book exploring the Western Interior Seaway. The illustrations in the book were well done. There are no photographs, all pictures are illustrated. It provides a glimpse into what life may have been like million of years ago, giving facts about dinosaurs and sea creatures that lived in the Western Interior Seaway. The information given in the book is information that I have never learned, and it kept me engaged. Students who love sharks and dinosaurs would enjoy this book. I would suggest it for grade levels 3-5.
Reviewed by Jessica Wardle, Librarian, Whittier Elementary
Review shared in July 2026
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 3-5
Sharks In Kansas: The Ancient Sea in the Middle of America
Written by Melissa Stewart, Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander
Random House Studio
40 pages
Release Date: July 7, 2026
ISBN: 9780593904718
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
