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21) Scary animals
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Learn about these animals and the spooky places that they inhabit, from arachnids to snakes.
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These 13 deadly creatures can be difficult to spot until you're right on top of them . . . or they're right on top of you. Look for each animal in its environment-look closely!-and learn all the ways you could perish-or survive-depending on how smart, well-informed, and good at running away you are. From the deathstalker scorpion and the poison dart frog to wasps, alligators, and many more, young readers will gain a new appreciation for the animal...
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Which of the following is the deadliest? The shark, the bear, or the mosquito? The answer may come as a surprise to some readers. After learning about this assortment of dangerous animals, even the bravest students will realize that maybe they're not as safe at the top of the food change as they thought. Comparison charts and maps help to clarify this informational text.
24) Lethal animals
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WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS FERAL FACTS! EATING WHILE READING IS NOT RECOMMENDED! In this book, and contained to its pages, meet the world s most lethal animals that you will hope you never greet in person. Have you ever heard of harpooning seashells? No? What about tiny toxic frogs? This book is only for the brave at heart! From strength to poison, to bites, learn of the many animals that intimidate and dominate in the vast Animal Kingdom. Read and...
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Animals don't need to be big and fierce to be dangerous. Poison dart frogs and box jellyfish are tiny, but they are some of the deadliest animals on Earth. But which animal is actually the deadliest of them all? It would be impossible to figure that out in the wild, so in this book, readers can imagine these animals facing off to determine the answer! Complete with fun profiles of each animal and an ending activity and quiz, this book is perfect for...
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"Elephants are the largest land animals and a favorite at the zoo. They're so loved it's hard to imagine the gentle creatures can be very dangerous at times. In fact, they're responsible for killing over a hundred people each year in India. This riveting book explains why such tragedies occur. As readers learn the answer, they'll discover more about elephant trunks, tusks, behaviors, and habitats and how some of these put the mammal at risk" -- Publisher's...
29) Perilous pumas
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Pumas, mountain lions, cougars, panthers, catamounts, they re all the same big, breathtaking cat, but don t even think about petting one. No matter how cute these cats are, they kill. This wild guide tracks down these fascinating felines in their native habitats and reveals to readers their hunting strategies as well as their essential role in their ecosystems. Jaw-dropping fact boxes and a graphic organizer provide further support for the important...
31) Deadly animals
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The deadliest animal on Earth is also one of the smallest. The mosquito is a vector, or carrier, of diseases that kill millions of people every year. Readers learn about how and why this is, among other facts about animals with other deadly defenses. Full-color photographs highlight the powerful jaws of the grizzly bear, the huge horn of the rhino, and much more. Readers can see some of the world's predators closer than would be possible, even in...
32) Creepy creatures
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Join Clawdette, the black cat, in a fun-filled Halloween with creepy creatures.
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Stings hurt! They can even kill. Animals such as scorpions, jellyfish, and wasps sting predators and prey to hurt or kill them. Some animals have stings so venomous they can kill a human. This book explores the adaptations and defenses used by stinging animals. Readers will learn the animals' features, habitats, and reasons for stinging. Bright full-color photographs and edge-of-your-seat text will keep even the most reluctant readers engaged and...
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"Swipe! Scratch! Watch out for the animals on the attack! This elementary science title introduces readers to animals that scratch. From big cats to beastly bears, readers will delight in learning more about their favorite animals and why they scratch. Through exploring physical characteristics, habitat, environment, and life cycles readers will learn how this behavior is a survival instinct and a unique kind of defense. Fact boxes and impactful images...
36) Top 10: horrors
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Presents the top ten scariest animals, including grizzly bears, great white sharks, and parasitic worms.
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"The apes called chimpanzees are closely related to humans. These intelligent primates share many characteristics with their human counterparts, including sympathy, grief, and curiosity. They can solve problems and even use some tools. They also share another feature with us: they can be dangerous. Chimps are known to attack each other, and even people, with deadly results. This book answers why these mostly gentle creatures can turn violent and the...
39) 12 scary animals
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"Examines 12 of the scariest animals. Each spread provides information about a creepy animal and its origins and special abilities paired with interesting sidebars and questions to consider."--
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