ShockZone ™ - Deadly and Dangerous

Would you enjoy letting yourself fall from the top of a skyscraper? Or swimming through a narrow, dark passage in an underground cave, thousands of feet from the surface? Some people do these things for fun every day. Are they more fearless than most people, or just plain crazy? Take the plunge with some daring athletes and see if you have the stomach for the world's deadliest sports.

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!

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.

Can you imagine being one of just three hundred soldiers from ancient Greece pitted against an army of thousands? Or wading through muddy, lice-infested trenches in World War I while bombs blasted overhead? These are just a couple of the situations that people faced during some of the world's most deadly battles. Explore the horrors of those fatal fights inside this book.

Imagine yourself parachuting from a plane straight into a raging forest fire, or racing against the clock to disarm a ticking bomb while enemy forces lurk around you. For some people, this is just a typical day at work. They have some of the world's deadliest jobs…and you're about to join them! Explore these high-risk careers and see if you have the guts to do what they do!

Want to travel to some of the world's most dangerous spots? Prepare to visit the homes of man-eating tigers and hungry crocodiles. Explore giant volcanoes, a garden of poison plants, and a fire that has burned for years. Surviving in a danger zone isn't easy. Find out if you have what it takes. Just watch out for steep drops and shark attacks!