Bite, Sting, Kill: The Incredible Science of Toxins, Venom, Fangs, and Stingers (National Geographic Kids)
$13.49
Description
Book Synopsis: Explore the animal kingdom like never before in this thrilling roundup of animals that bite, sting … and kill.A venomous lizard the size of a car. A snake that can take down an elephant. A stealthy scorpion ready to strike. Sound like the makings of the ultimate thriller movie? It’s real life. And that’s just the beginning.
Discover how the bites and stings of black mambas, Komodo dragons, king cobras, black widow spiders, Gila monsters, pit vipers, rattlesnakes, scorpions, and more spell certain doom for their prey. Dig deeper into topics such as how fangs work, how antivenoms are developed, what snake milkers do, and the surprising ways venom can actually help humans.
Unbelievable photography and lively text bring readers up close and personal to the spine-tingling action. You’ll never look at animals the same way again.
Discover more amazing animals with these other National Geographic Kids Books:
- Ick! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Defenses by Melissa Stewart
- Beastly Bionics: Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomimicry, and Incredible Inventions Inspired by Nature by Jennifer Swanson
- Animal Zombies: And Other Bloodsucking Beasts, Creepy Creatures, and Real-Life Monsters by Chana Stiefel
- Chomp! Fierce Facts About the BITE FORCE, CRUSHING JAWS, and MIGHTY TEETH of Earth’s Champion Chewers by Brady Barr
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Bite, Sting, Kill: The Incredible Science of Toxins, Venom, Fangs, and Stingers is a must-have book for all animal lovers and thrill seekers. In this captivating read, National Geographic Kids takes you on a journey into the fascinating world of creatures that bite, sting, and kill. Brace yourself for heart-pounding encounters with venomous lizards, deadly snakes, and stealthy scorpions. Get ready to learn about the mesmerizing ways in which these animals hunt and how their bites and stings bring certain doom to their prey.
With stunning photography and gripping text, this book will transport you to the deadly realms inhabited by black mambas, Komodo dragons, king cobras, black widow spiders, Gila monsters, pit vipers, rattlesnakes, and scorpions. Delve into the intricate mechanisms of fangs, explore the development of antivenoms, and discover the surprising ways in which venom can actually benefit humans. This eye-opening journey will forever change the way you view animals.
If you can't get enough of the thrilling animal kingdom, National Geographic Kids has more amazing books for you to explore. Dive into the world of disgustingly intriguing animal behavior with Ick! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Defenses by Melissa Stewart. Uncover the secrets of incredible inventions inspired by nature in Beastly Bionics: Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomimicry, and Incredible Inventions Inspired by Nature by Jennifer Swanson. Or, if you dare, explore the dark side of nature with Animal Zombies: And Other Bloodsucking Beasts, Creepy Creatures, and Real-Life Monsters by Chana Stiefel.
Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of deadly creatures? Get your copy of Bite, Sting, Kill today and uncover the incredible science behind toxins, venom, fangs, and stingers!
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