dangerous animals

"An informative introduction to nature's scariest creatures, exploring why some animals are considered 'monsters.'"-- Provided by publisher.

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

"Employs an entertaining mix of cutting-edge research and a love of lore to explore the history behind these fantastical fictions and our hardwired obsession with things that go bump in the night... tackles the enduring questions that arise on the frontier between fantasy and reality. Did dragons really exist? What inspired the creation of vampires and why are we so drawn to them? Are we close to making Jurassic Park a reality by replicating a dinosaur from fossilized DNA? Kaplan takes readers to the forefront of science, where our favorite figures of horror may find real-life validation."--Publisher.

An illustrated discussion of what not to do around various dangerous animals, with warnings about petting a platypus, touching a tang fish, or pulling a python's tail.

"An informative introduction to nature's scariest creatures, exploring why some animals are considered 'monsters.'"-- Provided by publisher.

Provides facts about twelve deadly animals species, including sharks, snakes, jellyfish, spiders, and more.

The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, which is known for being dangerously poisonous and preferring to eat other snakes.

"Toriko and the gang did it! They captured Acacia's Salad-Air! However, the victory celebration is cut short when a familiar friend-now-foe, Teppei, steals Komatsu's heart right out of his chest and disappears into the Back Channel! Now Toriko and the other Four Kings must travel to Area 7 to capture Acacia's Soup, Pair, to save Komatsu! Ferocious Area 7 won't be much of a party, but they'll still have a ball-or two!"--Back cover.

"Toriko, his chef partner Komatsu, and the other Four Kings finally reach the first stop on their journey to the Gourmet World. Upon arrival they learn that the Daruma, Mayor of Hex Food World, is sick and the only thing that can save him is Acacia's Salad--Air! They must travel through Hex Food World to find and prepare Air. But when Toriko comes face to face with a pregnant and cranky Nightmare Heracles, what is he to do? What will happen when Toriko faces off against this monstrous mother-to-be?!"--Back cover.