Danger Deadly Animals

Explore 12 species that you hope you'll never come across, from sharks, snakes, jellyfish, bears, tigers and mosquitoes.

Recalling his childhood encounter with a cougar on his family farm, the author of The Red Hourglass describes the life-long obsession with dangerous animals that prompted his amateur studies with virtually all dangerous creatures, from sharks and bears to alligators and spiders.

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Don’t move. A hairy spider is lurking right behind you! Danger! Deadly Animals introduces spine-tingling facts about some of the smallest, and deadliest, animals in the world. Spectrum(R) Readers are the perfect Common Core aligned tool to support the development of nonfiction reading skills crucial to a young reader’s success. Each leveled reader features high-interest informational content, exciting full-color photo illustrations and Common Core aligned comprehension practice focused on the development of critical thinking skills. This multilevel series is the perfect addition to any library at school or home.

This eBook examines the 10 most dangerous (and deadly) animals on the planet. It provides a direct analysis of each animal's behavioral pattern, level of aggression, and potential for inflicting serious harm (including death) on the human population at large.

Award-winning writer Grice takes readers on a tour of the animal kingdom--from grizzly bears to great white sharks, tarantulas to tapeworms--that will delight, amaze, and horrify. "A must for everyone even remotely thinking of getting a monkey, a sea lion, or, heaven forbid, a dog."--David Sedaris.

* peculiar physical and behavioral characteristics of animals around the world* large-size, realistic illustrations of each animal* simple text explains defence mechanisms, hunting techniques, how they raise their young, and why some can live underwaterAnimals include:* Lion* Tiger* Snake* Eagle* Wolf* Grizzly Bear* Hippopotamus* Orca* Shark* and more

From snakes and spiders to snails and jellyfish, all sorts of animals carry deadly venom. And they're not afraid to use it. Bites and stings from these creatures bring pain, swelling, and even death! Find out where venomous animals lurk, and learn how a teeny tiny scorpion can take down a grown human. Just watch where you step along the way!

An explosive and historic book of true crime and an emotionally powerful and revelatory memoir of a man whose ten-year search for his biological father leads to a chilling discovery: His father is one of the most notorious-and still at large-serial killers.