Kingfisher Knowledge Dangerous Creatures Pb

KFK Dangerous Creatures brings some of the world's most ferocious or venomous animals almost too close for comfort! Discover the "weapons" that many creatures carry--from the deadly bite of the malaria-carrying mosquito to the enormous size, weight, and sheer muscle power of the grizzly bear. Learn about the astonishing way chimpanzees hunt other primates, and find out just how deadly some tiny spiders can be. Editorial Reviews Review "Stunning, captioned photographs and illustrations...emphasize the many intriguing factual details in the text." (School Library Journal) About the Author Angela Wilkes is an award-winning writer and editor renowned for lively, engaging books children read over and over again. She excels in presenting information in an original and straightforward way -- a gift that has been recognized by children and parents alike across the world. Her long list of titles spans a diverse range of topics including My First Nature Book, Simple Science, The Big Book of Dinosaurs, My World, Your World, and The Best Book of Ballet.