poisonous animals

"A venomous lizard the size of a small car. A snake capable of taking down an elephant. A 'monster' that sends venom into its victims while it's chewing on them. Sound like the makings of the ultimate thriller movie? It's real life. And it's just the beginning"--Provided by publisher.

Learn how this blue-ringed octopus is very deadly, what they eat, where they live, and more.

Learn about the poisonous box jellyfish, covering how they rely on ocean currents for food, how they defend themselves, the habitat they live in and more.

Get to know the poisonous puffer fish, covering how it defends itself, what it eats, where it is considered a delicacy, and more.

Learn about the poisonous deathstalker scorpion, where it lives and hides, its life cycle, how medical scientists use thier poison, and more.

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

What's tiny, cute, and colorful--but also very deadly? It's the poison dart frog! These critters come in many dazzling colors to remind other animals that they are not good to eat. Just touching a poison dart frog can be enough for someone to absorb its deadly neurotoxins. Readers get a chance to see these highly toxic creatures up close in their rain forest habitats of South and Central America. Readers also learn how poison dart frogs got their name and how scientists are using their poison in modern medical applications.

"The world is crawling with all sorts of bugs and other little critters. But don't be fooled by their small size. Many of these creatures are quite dangerous. Some are armed with powerful poison that can kill a person. Others carry and spread deadly diseases. Brace yourself to discover some of the world's tiniest killers"--Provided by publisher.

They?re tiny?but they?re fierce! Thanks to weapons and defenses such as powerful venom (or just their ability to carry disease), some of Earth?s smallest creatures can be its most deadly. In this detailed guide, readers will learn about how the most miniscule of animals?including the black widow spider, the poison dart frog, the blue-ringed octopus, and more?can be dangerous. Vital statistics features point out details about these fascinating animals, and full-color photographs give them an up-close look at even the tiniest of creatures.

Snakes and alligators and lizards?oh my! Readers will enter the cold-blooded world of the planet?s most dangerous reptiles in this detailed, full-color guide. They?ll learn about the tools these scary (and fascinating) creatures use to hunt and defend themselves, including powerful venom, frighteningly quick reflexes, and pure strength. Fact boxes and other features will highlight details about the muscular green anaconda, the powerfully venomous black mamba, the lethal Komodo dragon, and many more.