Books in Things That Sting series

To many, the curved tail of a scorpion is a scary sight. Though it uses a deadly poison to subdue prey and protect itself from predators, only 25 species of scorpion have a venom very harmful to people. Readers learn the particulars of the scorpion stinger as well as the arachnids diet and habits. Full-color photographs bring readers close to this small carnivorewhich most would avoid if seen in person! Fact boxes add further detail to the main content, engaging readers with science information consistent with bug units included in the curriculum.

Even the most inactive animals can be dangerous! The deadly stinging tentacles of the sea anemone are useful and multifunctional. Theyre used to kill and capture food, keep predators away, and protect territory. Readers dive deep into the world of these fascinating invertebrates, learning many facts, including details about their body structure and their symbiotic relationship with clown fish. Brightly colored photographs showcase the beauty of the sea anemone and its marine environment. Fact boxes add even more information to main content that supports the science curriculum.

Box jellyfish are responsible for about 20 to 40 deaths in the Philippines each year. The sting of one species of box jellyfish can kill a person in 3 minutes! While these are some of the deadliest jellyfish, all species of jellyfish sting, both for defense and to hunt for food. Full-color photographs introduce readers to the growing population of jellyfish in Earths oceans. From the strange-but-cool life cycle of the jellyfish to the specifics of their stinging tentacles, the main text includes interesting science content, astonishing fact boxes, and safety information about sharing the oceans with these stinging creatures.

There are many insects that canand willsting when they feel threatened. However, many types can only sting once and their stinger is lost in whatever has been stung. Not the hornet! Hornets have a smooth, supersharp stinger that can be used over and over. Thats not the only danger these insects poseand readers can learn all about it. Full-color photographs allow readers a closer look at an insect better left alone in the wild. Fun fact boxes and a colorful layout augment science content, including the hornets stinging behavior and the building of their nests.

Cars go rushing up and down, through the country, through the town. Racing! Rushing! Honking! Squealing! Stopping! Starting! Turning! Wheeling! All kinds of cars, from sedans to SUVs to station wagons, take people here, there, and everywhere. Following the success of Trucks: Whizz! Zoom! Rumble! and Trains: Steaming! Pulling! Huffing! Patricia Hubbell introduces the third installment to her popular series featuring "things that go!" Sean Addy and Megan Halsey portray a variety of cars using vibrant clip art, etchings, and original drawings, making this a perfect gift for children who love things that go!

Clang! Clang! Clang!Firefighters rush into their fireproof suits. They pull on their helmets, gloves, and boots. Then off they roar in their trucks—zooming away to save the day! Patricia Hubbell keeps the fun coming with another volume with a "things that go" theme. Viviana Garofoli’s simple illustrations using digital art add to the rhyming text that is ideal for preschoolers!

To many, the curved tail of a scorpion is a scary sight. Though it uses a deadly poison to subdue prey and protect itself from predators, only 25 species of scorpion have a venom very harmful to people. Readers learn the particulars of the scorpion stinger as well as the arachnids diet and habits. Full-color photographs bring readers close to this small carnivorewhich most would avoid if seen in person! Fact boxes add further detail to the main content, engaging readers with science information consistent with bug units included in the curriculum.