Sink Your Claws Into Predators

There's no need to fly around the world to see the more fearsome predators out there Creature Files: Predators brings them straight to you! Check out incredible animals from the arctic to the savanna. Don’t make any sudden movements, because from the savanna to the snowy Arctic, vicious predators are poised to pounce! In Creature Files: Predators, you’ll take a tour around the globe, learning about hunters like the lightning-fast peregrine falcon and the elusive snow leopard. Experience the fascinating world of claws and talons through this guide filled with juicy facts to chew on—like how gray wolves can eat up to twenty pounds in one meal, and the largest land predator (the polar bear) can weigh up to 1,200 pounds. Animal lovers will find plenty of tidbits, such as which creatures are fastest, where they live, and what they eat. With beautiful photos on every page, this interactive tour also includes maps and even three realistic replica claws of some of the world’s most fearsome predators!

Presents general information about different types of predators, looking at what they are, some of their methods of hunting, the characteristics of different species, their origins, and fun facts about them.--

Many animals use their adaptations to defend themselves against predators, attack their prey, and compete for mates. Fangs and claws help animals do all of these things. However, these adaptations didn't appear overnight, they took millions of years. Animals such as tigers have both fangs and claws and use them to catch their prey. The information in this book explains how these adaptations appeared over time and how they benefit animals. Scientific discoveries are also highlighted to provide additional insight. Dazzling photographs of fangs and claws bring the subject matter into vivid focus.

What turns owls into airborne ninjas? Which creature has the highest pounce rate? Which dinosaur scared the pants off the mighty T-rex? Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green? and How Loud Can You Burp? leads us through the wide world of all things toothed, clawed and fearsome in this brilliantly informative book about creatures that hunt to survive. Packed with amazing photographs, illustrations, information and jokes about all things sharp, toothy and ferocious – from lions and bears to dinosaurs and wolverines, Predators: The Whole Tooth and Claw Story contains absolutely no boring bits! Discover more funny science with Evolution: The Whole Life on Earth Story.

Explores several of the physical features that enable animals to capture and kill prey, and to defend themselves from their own predators.

Lions and tigers and bears . . . and WOLVES--oh, my! Acclaimed nature writer and illustrator Jim Arnosky introduces awe-inspiring wild predators: carnivores that survive by tooth and claw. Follow the huge paw prints of big cats like the African lion; of massive bears like the fierce grizzly; and the gray wolf. One spectacular double gatefold plus two single foldouts present the animals up close and lifelike!

Take an entertaining tour through the intricacies of estate planning with a seasoned lawyer who has practiced estate planning and trust law since 1983. Though the concepts shared are as serious as a heart attack, they are expressed in a way that is easy to read and understand. So bring along your sense of humor and your curiosity to learn about how you can create positive outcomes in potentially dark times for you and your loved ones. Join the author on a “road trip” that will help you find the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have done all you can do to prepare for some inevitable challenges that are waiting down the line.

In the streets of Trinity City, darkness lurks at every corner. Crime runs rampant, corruption is just another walk in life, and those who choose to walk a path of righteousness become victims at the hands of predators in the darkest corners of the city. Some forms of darkness go undetected by the human eye, but not under Detective JonesÕs. Since a child, Detective Jones has had a gift to see beyond the natural realm of this earth. Such a gift has made Detective Jones be seen as the best Detective in the world. There isnÕt a case that he canÕt solve and there isnÕt a case that he refuses to solve. In this gritty mystery, Detective Jones races against time to bring down a very violent cult thatÕs running rampant throughout the city. But, this time, Detective Jones isnÕt the only one whoÕs doing the hunting. Evil shadows lurk in the alleyways, but little do they know, Detective Jones is always one step ahead.

Every great animal predator has a secret weapon. The crocodile opens toothy jaws. The harpy eagle grabs and crushes prey with strong talons. The boa constrictor uses its body to coil and squeeze. In this book, fluent readers will watch some of the animal kingdom's most infamous attack methods.