Tiny But Deadly Critters

Tiny But Deadly Critters
Author: Charles C. Hofer
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2021-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1663906289

"The world is crawling with all sorts of bugs and other little critters. But don't be fooled by their small size. Many of these creatures are quite dangerous. Some are armed with powerful poison that can kill a person. Others carry and spread deadly diseases. Brace yourself to discover some of the world's tiniest killers"--

World's Deadliest Animals

World's Deadliest Animals
Author: Matt Roper
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2012-09-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0857658190

Man-eating maggots, poisonous birds and fish with teeth as big as a tiger’s are just a few of the dangerous creatures you’ll encounter in this book. From tiny terrors to raging beasts, this collection of the world’s deadliest animals contains amazing photographs, gruesome descriptions and shocking stats on monsters of the natural world.

The Small and Mighty Book of Deadly Creatures

The Small and Mighty Book of Deadly Creatures
Author: Orange Hippo!
Publisher: Welbeck Children's Books
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2023-05-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1800694628

The Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favorite topic. The Small and Mighty Book of Deadly Creatures is a treasure trove of dangerous animal information. Inside, readers will discover tons of original animal art, plus a wealth of fun and fascinating creature facts. From tiny insects to powerful polar bears and sperm whales bigger than a school bus, read about the dangerous animals that come in all shapes and sizes. With profiles of the world's most terrifying creatures, this is a book no young animal lover can afford to be without! The largest four-legged hunter on Earth today is the polar bear, weighing up to 600 kg. Standing on its hind legs, a polar bear can rear up 3.5 m tall – twice the height of an adult human. Many owls have special wing feathers which muffle the sound of the air rushing over their wings as they fly. These allow the owl to hunt quietly and stealthily to grab prey by surprise.

Blue-Ringed Octopus

Blue-Ringed Octopus
Author: Natalie Lunis
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1597169889

Don’t be fooled by the small size of a blue-ringed octopus. This little sea creature is one of the most venomous animals in the world! Its poison is strong enough to kill a human, and to make matters worse, there’s no known antidote! Packed with spectacular photos and interesting facts, Blue-Ringed Octopus: Small but Deadly introduces kids to the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these dangerous creatures. A narrative format will keep readers turning the pages for more.

Piranhas and Other Small Deadly Creatures

Piranhas and Other Small Deadly Creatures
Author: Tom Jackson
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2008-09-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778737704

Learn about animals such as the piranha, box jellyfish, and golden poison dart frog, who are small but deadly.

Small and Deadly Animals

Small and Deadly Animals
Author: Anita Ganeri
Publisher: 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2021-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1725331853

They’re tiny—but they’re fierce! Thanks to weapons and defenses such as powerful venom (or just their ability to carry disease), some of Earth’s smallest creatures can be its most deadly. In this detailed guide, readers will learn about how the most miniscule of animals—including the black widow spider, the poison dart frog, the blue-ringed octopus, and more—can be dangerous. Vital statistics features point out details about these fascinating animals, and full-color photographs give them an up-close look at even the tiniest of creatures.

Hidden Dangers

Hidden Dangers
Author: Lola M. Schaefer
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2017-08-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1452146349

These 13 deadly creatures can be difficult to spot until you're right on top of them . . . or they're right on top of you. Look for each animal in its environment—look closely!—and learn all the ways you could perish—or survive—depending on how smart, well-informed, and good at running away you are. From the deathstalker scorpion and the poison dart frog to wasps, alligators, and many more, young readers will gain a new appreciation for the animal kingdom, and the dangers it hides in plain sight!

Adorable But Deadly Creatures

Adorable But Deadly Creatures
Author: Charles C. Hofer
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2021-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 166390619X

With big eyes and ears and colorful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature look very cute. But don't be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defense mechanisms like poison and sharp teeth and claws can turn them from darling to deadly. Get ready to discover some of the world's cutest killers.

The Blue-Ringed Octopus

The Blue-Ringed Octopus
Author: Laura Sullivan
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2017-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1502625857

The blue-ringed octopus is a tiny terror, and is one of the world’s most venomous creatures. Readers find out where it lives, how it develops, how it warns predators, what it eats, and if there is any hope for someone unfortunate enough to be bitten by one.

Deadly Kingdom

Deadly Kingdom
Author: Gordon D. Grice
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2010
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780385335621

Recalling his childhood encounter with a cougar on his family farm, the author of The Red Hourglass describes the life-long obsession with dangerous animals that prompted his amateur studies with virtually all dangerous creatures, from sharks and bears to alligators and spiders.