Books with title Predators!

Two new books on indigenous peoples and conservation have been added to naturalist Michael Chinery's exciting series Secrets of the Rainforest. Each colorful book shows us the wonderful array of plants and animals that live in the lush wildernesses of the world's tropical rainforests. Acting as the earth's lungs, the rainforests are of vital importance to the planet and to the many indigenous peoples who have traditionally lived in harmony with their lush surroundings. Children will learn how conservationists are struggling to preserve these last remaining wildernesses for future generations.Predators and Prey takes a look at the animals that feed on the plant and insect-eating animals of the rainforest. Exciting illustrations help depict the hunting practices and ways of life of rainforest predators from hungry piranhas that live in the water to sharp-eyed cats that hunt by night on the forest floor, and eagles that swoop down from the canopy's treetops.Topics Include: -- insects and insect-eaters-- feathered predators-- cold-blooded hunters-- danger in the water-- tree-top carnivores-- mighty hunters

Which animal strikes the most fear in the hearts of the hunted? Fierce Predators has the answer. Learn about the skills and attributes these predators utilize as they hunt down their next dinner. With sharp teeth, strong bodies, and blazing speed, these animals are sure to amaze curious readers. Each predator is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 in five categories of ferocity, showing the reader how the top 10's were chosen. At the end of the book, students are encouraged to make their own scores. Dramatic full-color photographs, easy-to-read text, captions, and labels will engage and inform students.

Seeing a wolf stalking its prey would be almost impossible to witness up close. It wouldnt be safe to be so near such a deadly predators jaws when its on the hunt. But in this book, readers can see wolves, owls, and many more terrifying predators do what they do best, capture prey. Up-close, full-color photographs highlight the sharp teeth, long claws, and huge paws of some of the worlds deadliest animals. Fact boxes include fascinating information about animal bodies and behavior and statistics about each animals size, range, and lifespan.

Predators come in all shapes and sizes. Some walk on two feet and are driven by revenge. Others swim in the ocean or hunt on land to survive. The trick is to turn the predator into prey. From the hot spring under the Olympus Mons Volcano of Mars, to a shallow lagoon in Cretaceous, the crew of the Ark Journey is back and the action is non-stop. Their trip to do a little fishing for prehistoric sharks turns into an opportunity to set a trap to get rid of the pirate threat once and for all.

Xtreme Predators present the fascinating biological extremes of some of the world's most powerful creatures. In dramatic pictures and simple text, readers are shown the terrifying teeth and claws, venomous poisons, powerful muscles, and basic senses that make these creatures some of the most feared and fearsome on Earth. Quotes from victim encounters, as well as scientific facts, bring added information to readers in short, easy-to-read bursts. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious reader. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.