Cutest Animals...That Could Kill You!
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Intimidating Elephants
by Mary Molly Shea
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Elephants are the largest land animals and a favorite at the zoo. They're so loved it's hard to imagine the gentle creatures can be very dangerous at times. In fact, they're responsible for killing over a hundred people each year in India. This riveting book explains why such tragedies occur. As readers learn the answer, they'll discover more about elephant trunks, tusks, behaviors, and habitats and how some of these put the mammal at risk. Beautiful photographs enhance the ideas presented in this notable volume, which supports the science curriculum.
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Deadly Pandas
by Mary Molly Shea
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Pandas are undeniably adorable. Their fluffy fur and big eyes look just like a teddy bear's, but don't even think of snuggling with them. They have one of the most powerful bites of any carnivore. Though they usually reserve their teeth for chewing tough pieces of bamboo, they've bitten people, too. This compelling volume, full of beautiful photographs and gripping facts, tells readers all about pandas' life cycle as well as why it's wise to keep a wary distance from these awesome animals.
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Fierce Frogs
by Eleanor Snyder
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Tiny colorful frogs seem like they'd make the cutest pets-until you learn that they're poisonous! In this riveting volume, readers head into the rainforest to meet tiny amphibians with a most deadly adaptation. They'll learn where frog poison comes from and how perhaps just 0.0000004 ounce is enough to kill an adult man! They'll also find out about the newly discovered species of venomous frogs that inject poison using their spiny head. Vivid photographs highlight the beauty of these creatures, while text stresses the need to keep a safe distance from all such fierce frogs.
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Menacing Chimpanzees
by Mary Molly Shea
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The apes called chimpanzees are closely related to humans. These intelligent primates share many characteristics with their human counterparts, including sympathy, grief, and curiosity. They can solve problems and even use some tools. They also share another feature with us: they can be dangerous. Chimps are known to attack each other, and even people, with deadly results. This book answers why these mostly gentle creatures can turn violent and the dangers they face in their native habitats that have led to their endangered status. Arresting photographs and stunning facts make this high-interest volume especially appealing.
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Nasty Swans
by Rosie Banks
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Swans are gorgeous, graceful, and seriously not to be trusted. These birds can be surprisingly aggressive, especially when defending their nests. They've even been known to attack people. Young ornithologists will be motivated to learn more about the curious behaviors of swans in this approachable text with colorful photographs of swans in action. A graphic organizer and fact boxes support the main concepts and emphasize the need to respect and protect wildlife.
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Alarming Leopard Seals
by Eleanor Snyder
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Leopard seals look so cute, but even their name gives us a clue about their true nature: They're carnivores with a taste for penguin meat! The marine mammals' size, sometimes exceeding 12 feet (3.7 m), makes them dangerous-even to people. This absorbing volume combines attention-grabbing text with exciting photographs of leopard seals in their native habitats. Young marine biologists will learn about the sneaky behaviors of these sea creatures as well as about other adaptations that make them such toothy terrors.
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Perilous Pumas
by Mary Molly Shea
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Pumas, mountain lions, cougars, panthers, catamounts, they're all the same big, breathtaking cat, but don't even think about petting one. No matter how cute these cats are, they kill. This wild guide tracks down these fascinating felines in their native habitats and reveals to readers their hunting strategies as well as their essential role in their ecosystems. Jaw-dropping fact boxes and a graphic organizer provide further support for the important science concepts in this valuable volume.
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Vicious Monkeys
by Rosie Banks
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Monkeys are some of the most popular animals at the zoo, and with good reason. They're mischievous, funny, and endearing, but these charming beings can be very dangerous, too. Like all animals, when they feel threatened, they lash out. Monkeys have large, piercing teeth they can use as deadly weapons. They're also surprisingly strong. There's so much to learn about these primates, and this accessible volume contains the most important facts readers will want to know.
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Poisonous Slow Lorises
by Mary Molly Shea
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Slow lorises are big-eyed primates. They look so sweet that it might be tempting to approach these cute creatures, but don't touch, slow lorises are very poisonous. When they think they're in danger, they may deliver a toxic bite. Readers will find out much more about these fascinating creatures, including details about their habitat, diet, and life cycle. The entertaining text coupled with appealing photographs make this volume a high-interest experience for all levels of readers.
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Angry Anteaters
by Eleanor Snyder
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It might be hard to believe that the silly-looking creature called the anteater could be deadly, but it's true. These mammals primarily eat insects-lots of insects. Their tongue flies in and out of their mouth up to 160 times a minute! But they're equipped with some deadly claws that come in handy when they're defending themselves. Incredibly, giant anteaters have even killed people. This book is filled with surprising information about anteaters as well as mesmerizing photographs and interesting fact boxes.
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Ferocious Cassowaries
by Rosie Banks
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The cassowary is a large, flightless bird. It's cute, though a bit clumsy-looking. Like other birds that can't fly to escape danger, cassowaries have defensive mechanisms that help them survive in the wild, including long, sharp claws. Their terrible kick can slice open their enemies. This high-interest book reveals much more fascinating information about this interesting bird and its life in its native habitat. Wildlife enthusiasts will love the vivid photographs of the colorful creature.
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Massive Moose
by Mary Molly Shea
5
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Moose are the largest members of the deer family-and they are large! The most massive moose are 7 feet (2 m) tall at the shoulder and weigh 1,300 pounds (600 kg). These herbivores aren't always gentle. They can use their colossal bodies to defend themselves from black bears, wolves, and other carnivores. Even hunters fear moose because angry moose sometimes can't be stopped by guns! This informative book, including a graphic organizer and essential science vocabulary, is a fresh look at the magnificent mammal called the moose.
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