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"From the tiger, crocodile, and killer whale, to the praying mantis and snowy owl, get a close-up look at nature's greatest animals"--P. [4] of cover.

A lion cast out from his tribe. An elephant who can read the bones of the dead. A baboon rebelling against his destiny. For generations, the animals of the African plains have followed a single rule: only kill to survive. But when an unthinkable act of betrayal shatters the peace, the fragile balance between predators and prey will rest in the paws of three unlikely heroes.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about African wild dog packs vs. leopards. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- Provided by publisher.

"Who rules the Nile, hippos or crocodiles? Readers will enjoy learning about the unique traits of each animal as they explore the ways they attack and defend themselves"-- Provided by publisher.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about saltwater crocodiles vs. great hammerhead sharks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about the fighting abilities of octopuses and spiny lobsters. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- Provided by publisher.

"The girl in this story loves insects. Her friend does not like insects. Like them or not, children will learn many interesting facts, as well as why insects are essential to human survival"-- Provided by publisher.

Profiles some of the world's most exotic predatory animals, and discusses how they compete against one another in the wild.

Which underwater animals would win in a head-to-head battle? Find out in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of ocean battles to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark, Whale vs. Giant Squid, Lobster vs. Crab, and Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark.

"In the sixth picture book in his Sterling gatefold series, acclaimed nature writer and illustrator Jim Arnosky introduces awe-inspiring wild predators: carnivores that survive through tooth and claw. Follow the huge paw prints of big cats like the African lion and the speedy cheetah; of massive bears like the fierce grizzly; and the grey wolf. A spectacular double gatefold plus two single foldouts present the animals up close and lifelike!"--Provided...