dangerous animals

These thirteen of the world's most deadly creatures can be difficult to spot. Look for each animal and learn all the ways you could perish-or survive-depending on how smart, well-informed, and good at running away you are.

"Birds soar, hop, and swoop all over. Around some of them, you need to use caution. Others are harmless or even helpful. Do you know which is which? Explore the animal kingdom and find out which of these birds are dangerous... or not!"--Provided by publisher.

"Arthropods climb, crawl, and scurry all over. Around some of them, you need to use caution. Others are harmless or even helpful. Do you know which is which? Explore the animal kingdom and find out which of these arthropods are dangerous... or not!"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs introduce readers to different animals that are dangerous, including poison dart frogs and stonefish, the most venomous fish in the world.

"The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don't try to snuggle with these . . . creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly strong. Still others are poisonous or carry deadly diseases"--Provided by publisher.

"With big eyes and ears and colorful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature look very cute. But don't be fooled by their . . . appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defense mechanisms like poison and sharp teeth and claws can turn them from darling to deadly"--Provided by publisher.

Pythons might look like boa constrictors, but they're really a different species of snake! While both snakes don't have venom and take their prey down with constriction, there are a lot of key differences between these two species and how they've adapted to their homes in the wild. Through this book, young learners get a head start in herpetology as well as learn important lessons about biology! Featuring photographs of pythons exploring their world and accessible science content, this approachable text is perfect for every young herpetologist!.

There are many different kinds of ophiophagus snakes, or snakes that eat other snakes, but one of the most famous is the king cobra! Most young herpetologists won't forget this book's real-life photos of these snakes "standing" straight up in the air, but there's a lot more that makes the king cobra the king of snakes. Young readers will explore achievable text designed perfectly to aid in their understanding of this amazing snake and encourage them to read on their own.

Every good cowboy western features a cameo by one of the most famous vipers, the diamondback rattlesnake. Known for the distinctive, advanced warning system on its tail, these deadly hunters are one of the most evolved species of snake around the world. Of the different kinds of this hunter found only in North America, the diamondback gets its name from the diamond-shaped pattern running across its body. Featuring brilliant photographs of this beautiful snake in its natural habitat, young readers will take a tour of what makes this snake so advanced among other snakes.

Even though this snake doesn't have venom to take down its prey like other snakes, the boa constrictor really lives up to its name! Wrapping tight around their prey, the boa constrictor squeezes down, making it just as deadly a predator as its massive cousin-the anaconda! Young readers get a glimpse into the life of the boa through beautiful photographs all while learning important herpetological facts that encourage them to learn more. This fascinating snake will keep young readers excited while answering questions they already had.