Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 1467705993
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
From snakes and spiders to snails and jellyfish, all sorts of animals carry deadly venom. And they're not afraid to use it. Bites and stings from these creatures bring pain, swelling, and even death! Find out where venomous animals lurk, and learn how a teeny tiny scorpion can take down a grown human. Just watch where you step along the way!
Deadly Venomous Animals
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 1467705993
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
From snakes and spiders to snails and jellyfish, all sorts of animals carry deadly venom. And they're not afraid to use it. Bites and stings from these creatures bring pain, swelling, and even death! Find out where venomous animals lurk, and learn how a teeny tiny scorpion can take down a grown human. Just watch where you step along the way!
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 1467705993
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
From snakes and spiders to snails and jellyfish, all sorts of animals carry deadly venom. And they're not afraid to use it. Bites and stings from these creatures bring pain, swelling, and even death! Find out where venomous animals lurk, and learn how a teeny tiny scorpion can take down a grown human. Just watch where you step along the way!
Deadly Venomous Mammals!
Author: Joyce Markovics
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1642804088
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Wildlife biologist George Madani was studying wildlife on the island of Borneo when he spotted an adorable slow loris clinging to a mango tree. The tiny, furry primate was so cute that George leaned in to look at it. As he got close, the loris nipped him on the finger. Soon after, George’s mouth began to swell and he felt short of breath. He was in a very remote location. Would George be able to get help in time? Learn all about rare venomous mammals in this engrossing new narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It’s packed with exciting wildlife encounters, cutting-edge science, and loads of info about venom and its deadly effects.
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1642804088
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Wildlife biologist George Madani was studying wildlife on the island of Borneo when he spotted an adorable slow loris clinging to a mango tree. The tiny, furry primate was so cute that George leaned in to look at it. As he got close, the loris nipped him on the finger. Soon after, George’s mouth began to swell and he felt short of breath. He was in a very remote location. Would George be able to get help in time? Learn all about rare venomous mammals in this engrossing new narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It’s packed with exciting wildlife encounters, cutting-edge science, and loads of info about venom and its deadly effects.
Venomous
Author: Christie Wilcox
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 0374712212
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
A thrilling tale of encounters with nature’s masters of biochemistry From the coasts of Indonesia to the rainforests of Peru, venomous animals are everywhere—and often lurking out of sight. Humans have feared them for centuries, long considering them the assassins and pariahs of the natural world. Now, in Venomous, the biologist Christie Wilcox investigates and illuminates the animals of our nightmares, arguing that they hold the keys to a deeper understanding of evolution, adaptation, and immunity. She reveals just how venoms function and what they do to the human body. With Wilcox as our guide, we encounter a jellyfish with tentacles covered in stinging cells that can kill humans in minutes; a two-inch caterpillar with toxic bristles that trigger hemorrhaging; and a stunning blue-ringed octopus capable of inducing total paralysis. How do these animals go about their deadly work? How did they develop such intricate, potent toxins? Wilcox takes us around the world and down to the cellular level to find out. Throughout her journey, Wilcox meets the intrepid scientists who risk their lives studying these lethal beasts, as well as “self-immunizers” who deliberately expose themselves to snakebites. Along the way, she puts her own life on the line, narrowly avoiding being envenomated herself. Drawing on her own research, Wilcox explains how venom scientists are untangling the mechanisms of some of our most devastating diseases, and reports on pharmacologists who are already exploiting venoms to produce lifesaving drugs. We discover that venomous creatures are in fact keystone species that play crucial roles in their ecosystems and ours—and for this alone, they ought to be protected and appreciated. Thrilling and surprising at every turn, Venomous will change everything you thought you knew about the planet’s most dangerous animals.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 0374712212
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
A thrilling tale of encounters with nature’s masters of biochemistry From the coasts of Indonesia to the rainforests of Peru, venomous animals are everywhere—and often lurking out of sight. Humans have feared them for centuries, long considering them the assassins and pariahs of the natural world. Now, in Venomous, the biologist Christie Wilcox investigates and illuminates the animals of our nightmares, arguing that they hold the keys to a deeper understanding of evolution, adaptation, and immunity. She reveals just how venoms function and what they do to the human body. With Wilcox as our guide, we encounter a jellyfish with tentacles covered in stinging cells that can kill humans in minutes; a two-inch caterpillar with toxic bristles that trigger hemorrhaging; and a stunning blue-ringed octopus capable of inducing total paralysis. How do these animals go about their deadly work? How did they develop such intricate, potent toxins? Wilcox takes us around the world and down to the cellular level to find out. Throughout her journey, Wilcox meets the intrepid scientists who risk their lives studying these lethal beasts, as well as “self-immunizers” who deliberately expose themselves to snakebites. Along the way, she puts her own life on the line, narrowly avoiding being envenomated herself. Drawing on her own research, Wilcox explains how venom scientists are untangling the mechanisms of some of our most devastating diseases, and reports on pharmacologists who are already exploiting venoms to produce lifesaving drugs. We discover that venomous creatures are in fact keystone species that play crucial roles in their ecosystems and ours—and for this alone, they ought to be protected and appreciated. Thrilling and surprising at every turn, Venomous will change everything you thought you knew about the planet’s most dangerous animals.
Deadly Venomous Mammals!
Author: Joyce L. Markovics
Publisher: Envenomators
ISBN: 9781684026609
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Learn all about rare venomous mammals in this engrossing new narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It's packed with exciting wildlife encounters, cutting-edge science, and loads of info about venom and its deadly effects"--
Publisher: Envenomators
ISBN: 9781684026609
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Learn all about rare venomous mammals in this engrossing new narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It's packed with exciting wildlife encounters, cutting-edge science, and loads of info about venom and its deadly effects"--
Deadly Kingdom
Author: Gordon D. Grice
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 9780385335621
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 9780385335621
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
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.
Venomous Animals
Author: Edmund D. Brodie
Publisher: Random House (NY)
ISBN: 9780307640741
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
A guide to the major groups of venomous animals in the world describing their characteristics, natural habitat, and how they use their particular type of venom.
Publisher: Random House (NY)
ISBN: 9780307640741
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
A guide to the major groups of venomous animals in the world describing their characteristics, natural habitat, and how they use their particular type of venom.
The Blue-Ringed Octopus
Author: Laura Sullivan
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1502625857
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
The blue-ringed octopus is a tiny terror, and is one of the worlds 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.
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1502625857
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
The blue-ringed octopus is a tiny terror, and is one of the worlds 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 Venomous Animals
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 1467710288
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
From snakes and spiders to snails and jellyfish, all sorts of animals carry deadly venom. And they're not afraid to use it. Bites and stings from these creatures bring pain, swelling, and even death! Find out where venomous animals lurk, and learn how a teeny tiny scorpion can take down a grown human. Just watch where you step along the way!
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 1467710288
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
From snakes and spiders to snails and jellyfish, all sorts of animals carry deadly venom. And they're not afraid to use it. Bites and stings from these creatures bring pain, swelling, and even death! Find out where venomous animals lurk, and learn how a teeny tiny scorpion can take down a grown human. Just watch where you step along the way!
Blue-Ringed Octopus
Author: Natalie Lunis
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1597169889
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1597169889
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
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.
Deadly Weapons
Author: Joanne Mattern
Publisher:
ISBN: 1634404203
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Strong jaws, razor-sharp teeth, exploding gases! Discover some of the super weapons in Earth's animal kingdom.
Publisher:
ISBN: 1634404203
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Strong jaws, razor-sharp teeth, exploding gases! Discover some of the super weapons in Earth's animal kingdom.