National Geographic Readers: Deadliest Animals

Did you know that a tiny golf ball-sized creature called the blue-ringed octopus contains enough venom to kill 26 adult humans? Or why the Sydney funnel web spider is one of the most dangerous creatures in the world? In this Level 3 book, kids will be fascinated by 12 species that you hope you'll never come across! Sharks, snakes, jellyfish and more--these creatures are among the most threatening--and interesting--in the world!

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Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Published: 01/11/2011
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 8.93h x 6.12w x 0.14d
ISBN: 9781426307577
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 141795 / Deadliest Animals


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 pg. 432 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
MELISSA STEWART is the owner of Honeybee Productions, an editorial services company, and has written many celebrated nonfiction books for children. For National Geographic Readers Melissa has written Ants, Snakes, and Dolphins.