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"Everyone loves a good dare! This beguiling book dares brave readers to discover all they can about the most dangerous animals on Earth, including intimidating inland taipan snakes, petrifying poison dart frogs, and the bloodcurdling box jellyfish. They'll find out why these creatures have evolved such a deadly adaptation and just how lethal they can be. Essential science concepts such as habitats and predator/prey relationships are seamlessly woven...
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Everyone loves a good dare! This beguiling book dares brave readers to discover all they can about the most dangerous animals on Earth, including intimidating inland taipan snakes, petrifying poison dart frogs, and the bloodcurdling box jellyfish. They'll find out why these creatures have evolved such a deadly adaptation and just how lethal they can be. Essential science concepts such as habitats and predator versus prey relationships are seamlessly...
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"When a charging animal is on the move, watch out! Charging is one of the wildest behaviors in the animal kingdom. Readers will love learning about this power-filled phenomenon in which only the strong survive. This high interest title teaches readers the basics of beastly behaviors explaining what charging is and why animals do it. Through age-appropriate science content, fact boxes, and colorful images, this title is a perfect introduction to wild...
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"Take a bite out of this riveting text, which showcases some of nature's most extraordinary dental adaptations! In this book, readers will study the menacing teeth of the great white shark, observe the jaguar's formidable fangs, and learn not to underestimate the gnashing incisors of a hippopotamus. Each fascinating chapter incorporates vibrant photographs that make the information pop. Supplementary fact boxes are included to expand on the high interest...
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You hear a hissing sound. That's a warning! Hissing says that an animal is ready and willing to attack. Many animals from cats to snakes to tarantulas hiss before they attack as a defense against predators. This book explores the wild world of hissing animals. Readers will learn how animals use this amazing defense mechanism to keep them safe in the wild. This book explores essential life science concepts of adaptations and defenses using high-interest...
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"Swipe! Scratch! Watch out for the animals on the attack! This elementary science title introduces readers to animals that scratch. From big cats to beastly bears, readers will delight in learning more about their favorite animals and why they scratch. Through exploring physical characteristics, habitat, environment, and life cycles readers will learn how this behavior is a survival instinct and a unique kind of defense. Fact boxes and impactful images...
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Stings hurt! They can even kill. Animals such as scorpions, jellyfish, and wasps sting predators and prey to hurt or kill them. Some animals have stings so venomous they can kill a human. This book explores the adaptations and defenses used by stinging animals. Readers will learn the animals' features, habitats, and reasons for stinging. Bright full-color photographs and edge-of-your-seat text will keep even the most reluctant readers engaged and...
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