"Which of the following is the deadliest? The shark, the bear, or the mosquito? The answer may come as a surprise to some readers. After learning about this assortment of dangerous animals, even the bravest students will realize that maybe they're not as safe at the top of the food chain as they thought. Comparison charts and maps help to clarify this informational text"--Provided by the publisher.
A collection of facts and statistics about dangerous and/or nasty things in nature, on the Earth, in space, the human body, science, places, sports, culture, and the past.
Toriko ventures into the deepest cave in the world to get a superior whetstone for Melk, the world's best cutler, in return for Melk fixing Komatsu's broken kitchen knife, but there is something Melk is not telling Toriko.
When they reach the frozen continent known as Ice Hell, Toriko and his companions find a powerful member of Gourmet Corp. standing between them and the Century Soup.
Thanks to Komatsu's completion of the Century Soup, Toriko has added another item to his Full-Course Meal. Next, Toriko must face danger to find a succulent grass that only grows in the stratosphere as part of a training mission issued by the president of the IGO.
Pitted against the members of Gourmet Corp in the battle for the Century Soup, Toriko faces a tough foe in Tommyrod, a diabolical freak with control over powerful insects.
a guide to safe encounters at home and in the wild
Bachleda, F. Lynne
2001
Describes harmful creatures and plants which can be found in the southeast, explaining the risks they present and how to best respond to a hostile encounter.
a guide to safe encounters at home and in the wild
Bachleda, F. Lynne
2002
A guide to dealing with potentially dangerous wildlife in California and Nevada, identifying plants and animals that can be harmful to people, and offering advice on how to avoid them, and what to do when avoidance is not possible.
