Raum, Elizabeth

Describes the venomous scorpion. Learn how these desert animals use the stinger on their tails to kill prey and defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when they are encountered.

"Imagine being asked to explore an unknown part of the country. That's exactly what happened to Daniel Boone in the mid-1700s. Boone and others cut a path through the wilderness of Kentucky and Virginia. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from Boone and his fellow settlers help readers feel as if they were a part of the journey. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion"--Provided by the publisher.

Describes green iguanas, including what they look like, where they live, some of their behaviors, how they reproduce, and how they fit in the world.

Describes geckos, including what they look like, where they live, some of their behaviors, how they reproduce, and how they fit in the world.

Describes the pyramids of ancient Egypt, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why they were built, the pharaohs who were buried inside, and what the ruins are like today.

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous stingray. Readers learn how these ocean animals use the stinger on their tails to defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when they are encountered.

"Describes rattlesnakes including what they eat, where they live, and information about their life cycle and interaction with humans"-- Provided by publisher.

"Describes boa constrictors including what they eat, where they live, and information about their life cycle and interaction with humans"--Provided by publisher.

"This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous poison dart frog. Readers learn how these rainforest frogs use venom to as a protection against predators. Also explains how people have used the poison for hunting and medicines"--.

"This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the Australian taipan snake, one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Readers learn how these snakes use their venom to kill prey and as a defense against predators when threatened"--Provided by publisher.