poisonous animals

An illustrated introduction to things that make you itch.

Learn the ways man has used this amphibian, which is one of the most toxic creatures on earth, for good and for evil. Also discover its lifecycle, where it lives, how it creates its poison, what it eats, and what eats it.

Howling wolves, chomping sharks, sneaky spiders, and toothy tigers all have the need to feed, and have developed amazing ways to catch their prey. Fascinating animal information is accompanied by wonderful photographs to ensure that kids' natural curiosity is both satisfied andinspired.

South America and Antarctica are known for their harsh climates. Despite the most challenging environments, however, some of the most terrifying animals thrive. Filled with facts, illustrations, and photos, this book introduces you to the predators who prowl these very different continents.

Asia and Australia are places with rich animal and plant life. Animals here adapt to extreme climates and have developed some unique qualities to make them capable of surviving. This book features many fierce predators, including tigers, snakes, and crocodiles that call the northern and southern hemispheres home.

Beware the venomous viper. This book will take readers along on the hunt with the viper as it uses its great snake senses and fatal fangs to kill its prey. Lively text keeps readers engaged as color photographs bring readers to the viper’s hunting grounds. Freaky facts about diet, anatomy, behavior, and life cycle will excite readers and keep them reading. The book also includes a description of the viper’s super senses, including its ability to sense heat in its environment to catch its prey. This is one snake hunt readers won’t want to miss.

There are about 180 different types of poison dart frogs. Learn about these poisonous amphibians.

There are plenty of underwater predators to watch out for, but one of the most venomous is the sea snake. Readers will delight in reading about the anatomy, behavior, conservation status, and life cycle of the sea snake, as well as its unlucky prey. The book focuses on the sea snake’s hunting abilities, including its amazing senses, swimming abilities, and deadly bite. Vivid color photographs will take readers on a dive into the sea snake’s habitat, while fact-filled text gives them a deep understanding of this underwater hunter.

Pythons are some of the longest snakes in the world. In fact, the reticulated python beats all. Readers will enjoy reading about the python’s amazing hunting technique, constriction, and the huge prey they’re able to capture. The book also includes fun facts about python anatomy, behavior, life cycle, and their conservation status. Fact-based text is sure to leave readers in awe, while vivid photographs bring readers up close to this hungry hunter.

Many animal species have developed a deadly adaptation to thwart their predators: poison. Some infamous spiders and snakes are feared, and rightly so, for their toxic defenses. However, many other animals are just as deadly. In this fascinating volume, readers will find out the difference between poison and venom. Theyll learn about several creatures and the toxins they use to survive in the wild, such as the pufferfish, the poison dart frog, the cone snail, and the blue-ringed octopus. Beautiful color photographs, a graphic organizer, and fact boxes with stunning information augment this exciting volume.