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The Black Widow Spider
Lisa Owings
Library Binding (Pilot Books, Jan. 1, 2013)"Fascinating images accompany information about the black widow spider. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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The Komodo Dragon
Lisa Owings
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)Animals lucky enough to survive the attack of a Komodo dragon usually die hours later from blood poisoning. The animal has deadly saliva that is full of harmful bacteria! Children will be interested to read about the characteristics, habitat, and hunting methods of this dominant predator.
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The Great White Shark
Lisa Owings
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)A great white shark's mouth contains 3,000 razor-sharp teeth. The smell of blood is enough to make this animal open its jaws wide and bite into anything that moves! This book teaches children why many people fear the deadly great white shark.
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The Black Mamba
Lisa Owings
Library Binding (Pilot Books, Jan. 1, 2013)"Fascinating images accompany information about the black mamba. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"
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The Saltwater Crocodile
Colleen Sexton
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 31, 2011)Saltwater crocodiles wait in the water, silently and motionless, for their prey to come near. Then they strike, using their powerful jaws to grab and rip apart prey! This title will teach children that danger lurks in the waters where this apex predator is found.
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The Hippopotamus
Lisa Owings
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)A hippopotamus is quick to fight. When provoked or threatened, the beast will open its large mouth, show off its canines, and grunt or roar! The animal never retreats from battle, willing to fight to the death. In this book, young readers will discover the hippopotamus' violent side.
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The Box Jellyfish
Colleen Sexton
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)The box jellyfish, also called the sea wasp, is full of toxin. Each of its tentacles has 5,000 sting cells with enough poison to kill 60 people! In this book, young readers will discover what makes the box jellyfish a terror of the seas.
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Poison Dart Frogs
Lisa Owings
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)A poison dart frog's colorful body warns other animals to stay away. The bright colors reveal that the frog can kill with its powerful venom. In this book, young readers will learn why they should keep their distance from this small, poisonous amphibian.
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The Bengal Tiger
Colleen Sexton
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)One pounce from a Bengal tiger can be deadly! The tiger has a strength that few animals can rival and people should fear. In this title, children will learn how a Bengal tiger stalks its prey before it fatally attacks in a split second.
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The King Cobra
Lisa Owings
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)There is an animal in Asia with enough venom in its bite to kill 20 people! It is the king cobra a snake that lifts its body off the ground, spreads its hood, and hisses violently before attacking. The king cobra has killed many people. Those that have survived attacks are lucky. Read a survival story and learn how to avoid attacks in this thrilling book.
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The Cape Buffalo
Lisa Owings
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)Unpredictability is dangerous! That is why the Cape buffalo is an animal to avoid at all costs. Though this buffalo may appear mellow and seem to be minding its own business, it can charge at any moment. Encounter the brutal beast that is the Cape buffalo in this title.
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The African Elephant
Colleen Sexton
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)Weighing as much as 16,000 pounds, the African elephant is a huge, dangerous animal. Its massive body can crush anything in its way! After reading this book, children will understand why a charging African elephants is something to fear.
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