VenomLerner Publishing Group, 1 août 2014 - 96 pages Toxic creatures can be found almost anywhere—in the woods, in the desert, in your own backyard . . . even in your room! Some, such as poison dart frogs and puffer fish, have poisonous skin or other organs. Others are venomous—they have stingers, spines, or fangs to injects their toxins. You know some of them already: black widow spiders, killer bees, rattlesnakes, stingrays, and scorpions. There are lots of other toxic species, too. Just take a look inside . . . if you dare! "Sharp, full-color photos loaded with icky details are sure to catch readers' eyes and hold their interest."—School Library Journal "For biology reports or for students interested in the subject, this book will be a winner."—VOYA |
Table des matières
Dont Eat Dont touch Dont Well Just Dont | 4 |
Home Is Where the Venom Is | 8 |
Mary Mary Quite Contrary How Does Your Garden Sting? | 16 |
Dont Sit on the Grass | 26 |
Having a Heat Wave a Venomous Heat Wave | 44 |
Poisoners in the Pond | 52 |
Stopping by the Woods on a Toxic Evening | 56 |
In the Jungle the Mighty Jungle the Toxic Sleep Tonight | 60 |
Up a Lazy River How Toxic Theyll Be | 66 |
By the Sea By the Sea By the Venomous Sea | 68 |
Back Cover | 98 |
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