Imagine a creature that would gnaw on the tail of a crocodile or crush a seal's skull with its razor-sharp teeth. Are you picturing a grizzly or other tough-looking critter? If so, you're wrong! The animals that do these things are none other than adorable otters and fluffy polar bears! Many adorable animals can actually be pretty vicious. Find out which cuties are killers and see how they take down their prey.
From snakes and spiders to snails and jellyfish, all sorts of animals carry deadly venom. And they're not afraid to use it. Bites and stings from these creatures bring pain, swelling, and even death! Find out where venomous animals lurk, and learn how a teeny tiny scorpion can take down a grown human. Just watch where you step along the way!
The blue-ringed octopus is a tiny terror, and is one of the worlds most venomous creatures. Readers find out where it lives, how it develops, how it warns predators, what it eats, and if there is any hope for someone unfortunate enough to be bitten by one.
SPIDERS AND OTHER ARTHROPODS: Elementary- to middle-school readers will explore amazing facts about arthropods in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which takes children on a journey with some of the most exciting (and dangerous?!) animals in the world! SCIENCE READER FOR KIDS: Around some animals, you need to use caution. Others are harmless or even helpful. But do you know which is which? Readers will explore the animal kingdom and discover which arthropods are dangerous and which ones aren't – the facts may surprise you! INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with mesmerizing science facts and vivid photos! This 32-page book features glossary words that are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension and confidence. BENEFITS: These high-interest, lower-reading-level books engage early readers and readers who are sometimes reluctant with facts about some of the most fascinating animals in the animal kingdom. Glossary words support parents and teachers with helping children connect even further with the text. WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are "learning to read" and "reading to learn"!
With big eyes and ears and colorful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature look very cute. But don't be fooled by their adorable 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. Get ready to discover some of the world's cutest killers.
Find the fish in a sea of penguins, the whale in a herd of elephants, and the seal amid a crowd of puppies. Don't forget to color each page! Solutions included.
Kari Stuart is roped into helping out at a dog show—but soon finds she’s bitten off more than she can chew when her best friend is framed for murder in this new Catskills Pet Rescue Mystery. When the woman running the big regional dog show calls out sick, dog groomer Suz Holden is asked to take over. But it’s too much for her to handle by herself— considering the president of the kennel club, Olivia Weiner, criticizes her at every turn—so she calls in her best friend, Kari Stuart, for help. A long, stressful day goes from bad to worse when a local breeder is found dead, and the murder weapon seems to incriminate Suz. While Kari knows her friend isn’t guilty, the police aren’t so sure, especially after a second murder points to Suz again. But trying to run a dog show and investigate a murder at the same time is like herding cats, and Kari will have to rely on the rest of the Serenity Sanctuary staff to keep things running smoothly while she—and her beloved and clever kitten, Queenie—sniff out the truth.
A wittily informative field guide to the deadliest animals on Earth from "AnimalTok" star @mndiaye_97 Ever wonder how to tell if a moose is about to subtract you? Curious why you should be terrified of cassowaries, the “velociraptor that time forgot?” Questioning whether that cute baby hippo is actually a homicidal maniac in the making? Yea, so was Mamadou Ndiaye . . . and now he's got your answers. 100 Animals That Can F*cking End You is the ultimate countdown to merk by animal, featuring everything from tiny bugs that can turn you into a hashtag to animals so massive they can murder you by accident. These include: • The massive Southern elephant seal, which "is built like a truck with the personality of a Spring Break frat boy" • Sperm whales with a call so strong it can vibrate you to death • A golf-ball-sized octopus that can erase twenty-six people with one bite • Hyenas, which have no qualms eating their prey while it is still alive • A snake so quick it can strike you three times before you blink You’ll learn not only which animals to avoid, but which ones can beat you in a footrace, which ones create surprisingly high body counts, and which ones will give you a good reason never to venture into the ocean. Mamadou also offers the occasional survival tip, even if it is just to make peace with your higher power. This dynamic, fact-filled, occasionally disturbing book is perfect for animal lovers and anyone perplexed by the natural world.
