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181) Deadly Pandas
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Pandas are undeniably adorable. Their fluffy fur and big eyes look just like a teddy bear's, but don't even think of snuggling with them. They have one of the most powerful bites of any carnivore. Though they usually reserve their teeth for chewing tough pieces of bamboo, they've bitten people, too. This compelling volume, full of beautiful photographs and gripping facts, tells readers all about pandas' life cycle as well as why it's wise to keep...
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Elephants are the largest land animals and a favorite at the zoo. They're so loved it's hard to imagine the gentle creatures can be very dangerous at times. In fact, they're responsible for killing over a hundred people each year in India. This riveting book explains why such tragedies occur. As readers learn the answer, they'll discover more about elephant trunks, tusks, behaviors, and habitats and how some of these put the mammal at risk. Beautiful...
183) Fierce Frogs
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Tiny colorful frogs seem like they'd make the cutest pets-until you learn that they're poisonous! In this riveting volume, readers head into the rainforest to meet tiny amphibians with a most deadly adaptation. They'll learn where frog poison comes from and how perhaps just 0.0000004 ounce is enough to kill an adult man! They'll also find out about the newly discovered species of venomous frogs that inject poison using their spiny head. Vivid photographs...
184) Menacing Chimpanzees
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The apes called chimpanzees are closely related to humans. These intelligent primates share many characteristics with their human counterparts, including sympathy, grief, and curiosity. They can solve problems and even use some tools. They also share another feature with us: they can be dangerous. Chimps are known to attack each other, and even people, with deadly results. This book answers why these mostly gentle creatures can turn violent and the...
185) Angry Anteaters
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It might be hard to believe that the silly-looking creature called the anteater could be deadly, but it's true. These mammals primarily eat insects-lots of insects. Their tongue flies in and out of their mouth up to 160 times a minute! But they're equipped with some deadly claws that come in handy when they're defending themselves. Incredibly, giant anteaters have even killed people. This book is filled with surprising information about anteaters...
186) Nasty Swans
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Swans are gorgeous, graceful, and seriously not to be trusted. These birds can be surprisingly aggressive, especially when defending their nests. They've even been known to attack people. Young ornithologists will be motivated to learn more about the curious behaviors of swans in this approachable text with colorful photographs of swans in action. A graphic organizer and fact boxes support the main concepts and emphasize the need to respect and protect...
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The cassowary is a large, flightless bird. It's cute, though a bit clumsy-looking. Like other birds that can't fly to escape danger, cassowaries have defensive mechanisms that help them survive in the wild, including long, sharp claws. Their terrible kick can slice open their enemies. This high-interest book reveals much more fascinating information about this interesting bird and its life in its native habitat. Wildlife enthusiasts will love the...
188) Vicious Monkeys
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Monkeys are some of the most popular animals at the zoo, and with good reason. They're mischievous, funny, and endearing, but these charming beings can be very dangerous, too. Like all animals, when they feel threatened, they lash out. Monkeys have large, piercing teeth they can use as deadly weapons. They're also surprisingly strong. There's so much to learn about these primates, and this accessible volume contains the most important facts readers...
189) Perilous Pumas
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Pumas, mountain lions, cougars, panthers, catamounts, they're all the same big, breathtaking cat, but don't even think about petting one. No matter how cute these cats are, they kill. This wild guide tracks down these fascinating felines in their native habitats and reveals to readers their hunting strategies as well as their essential role in their ecosystems. Jaw-dropping fact boxes and a graphic organizer provide further support for the important...
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Leopard seals look so cute, but even their name gives us a clue about their true nature: They're carnivores with a taste for penguin meat! The marine mammals' size, sometimes exceeding 12 feet (3.7 m), makes them dangerous-even to people. This absorbing volume combines attention-grabbing text with exciting photographs of leopard seals in their native habitats. Young marine biologists will learn about the sneaky behaviors of these sea creatures as...
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Slow lorises are big-eyed primates. They look so sweet that it might be tempting to approach these cute creatures, but don't touch, slow lorises are very poisonous. When they think they're in danger, they may deliver a toxic bite. Readers will find out much more about these fascinating creatures, including details about their habitat, diet, and life cycle. The entertaining text coupled with appealing photographs make this volume a high-interest experience...
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Lorsque Kill « Tête-de-Chien » apparaît pour la première fois dans L'Incal, c'est en « pleine action » avec une aristocrate aux humeurs canailles. Puis John Difool lui tire dans l'oreille pour interrompre leurs ébats… On le voit alors comme un soudard, un vulgaire chien qui ne brille que par sa force et sa vitalité sexuelle. Lorsqu'il rejoint l'équipe de John Difool, il devient un compagnon de route fidèle et pittoresque, parfait dans...
194) Poisonous Plants
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Who doesn't enjoy a beautiful flower garden, an orchard filled with fruit trees, or a lush green forest? A surprising number of plants, even gorgeous and inviting ones, can be lethal. Readers of this engaging volume learn about some of Earth's deadliest plants, several of which are commonly found in gardens. They include the oleander, rhododendrons, rhubarb, castor bean plants, and deadly nightshade. Age-appropriate text highlights important elementary...
195) Savage Animals
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Most people have some contact with small wild animals on a regular basis. Many people enjoy feeding wild birds and squirrels, but not all wild animals are friendly, and some are downright savage. Readers of this volume learn about some of the world's most aggressive animals, including some that may come as a surprise. The list of savage animals includes not only saltwater crocodiles, sharks, and bears, but also rhinos, elephants, and hippos. Age-appropriate...
196) Lethal Insects
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Most of us enjoy watching colorful butterflies flutter about, but the world is full of less beautiful insects, and an alarming number of them are deadly. Readers of this absorbing book learn about some of the world's deadliest insects. They include wasps, hornets, mosquitoes, ants, fleas, Africanized bees, and kissing bugs. Accessible text addresses important science concepts, supported by eye-catching, colorful images. Captions, fact boxes, and a...
197) Deadly Diseases
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Everyone's had experience with diseases such as the common cold, but some diseases are deadly and they may kill quickly, in terrifying ways. Readers will learn about lethal diseases such as Ebola, cholera, meningitis, plague, and necrotizing fasciitis and the sometimes-gross ways they kill. The accessible and absorbing text supports important elementary science concepts. Eye-catching photographs vividly bring concepts into detailed focus, while fact...
198) Dangerous Climates
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All of us occupy a climate and deal with the effects of that climate on a daily basis. Most of the time we don't think too much about it, other than deciding what to wear and maybe what to eat, but sometimes climates can be deadly. Readers of this engaging book will learn about some of the threats they might encounter in some of Earth's most dangerous climates. The main text, fact boxes, and a graphic organizer support important elementary science...
199) Devastating Storms
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Almost everyone has experienced a rainstorm or snowstorm at some time. They can be annoying or inconvenient. Sometimes, rain, snow, and wind produce storms that wreak havoc and turn deadly. Readers of this intriguing book will learn about powerful storms such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, thunderstorms, hail, and ice storms, as well as the trail of destruction and death they leave in their wake. Absorbing, age-appropriate text highlights important...
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