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"All of us occupy a climate and deal with the effects of that climate on a daily basis. Most of the time we don't think too much about it, other than deciding what to wear and maybe what to eat. But sometimes climates can be deadly! Readers of this engaging book will learn about some of the threats they might encounter in some of Earth's most dangerous climates. The main text, fact boxes, and a graphic organizer support important elementary science...
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Everyone's had experience with diseases such as the common cold, but some diseases are deadly and they may kill quickly, in terrifying ways. Readers will learn about lethal diseases such as Ebola, cholera, meningitis, plague, and necrotizing fasciitis and the sometimes-gross ways they kill.
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"Almost everyone has experienced a rainstorm or snowstorm at some time. They can be annoying or inconvenient. But sometimes, rain, snow, and wind produce storms that wreak havoc and turn deadly. Readers of this intriguing book will learn about powerful storms such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, thunderstorms, hail, and ice storms, as well as the trail of destruction and death they leave in their wake. Absorbing, age-appropriate text highlights...
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Most of us enjoy watching colorful butterflies flutter about, but the world is full of less beautiful insects, and an alarming number of them are deadly. Readers of this absorbing book learn about some of the world's deadliest insects. They include wasps, hornets, mosquitoes, ants, fleas, Africanized bees, and kissing bugs.
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"Who doesn't enjoy a beautiful flower garden, an orchard filled with fruit trees, or a lush green forest? But a surprising number of plants--often colorful, lovely ones--can be lethal. Readers of this engaging volume learn about some of Earth's deadliest plants, several of which are commonly found in gardens. They include oleander, rhododendrons, rhubarb, castor bean plants, and deadly nightshade. Age-appropriate text highlights important elementary...
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Most people have some contact with small wild animals on a regular basis. Many people enjoy feeding wild birds and squirrels, but not all wild animals are friendly, and some are downright savage. Readers of this volume learn about some of the world's most aggressive animals, including some that may come as a surprise. The list of savage animals includes not only saltwater crocodiles, sharks, and bears, but also rhinos, elephants, and hippos.
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