Compares and contrasts some of Earth's scary animals--both big and small--through charts, graphs, and fun text.

"Sharks are strong and deadly. Michael Phelps is a swimming legend. But are they the strongest and best? Open the book, and see how your favorites rank"--

"Describes deadly animals and what makes them dangerous"--Provided by publisher.

Examines 12 of the scariest animals. Each spread provides information about a creepy animal and its origins and special abilities paired with interesting sidebars and questions to consider.

Lions and scorpions and lethal little jellyfish, oh my! Kids will sink their teeth into this fascinating look at nature's fiercest creatures.

What are the most deadly animals in the world and where do they live? Find out in Spiders and Other Deadly Animals! Learn about the animals that can kill us through life-threatening true stories! Filled with amazing photography and clear text, Spiders and Other Deadly Animals is a fascinating look at the world's scariest animals. Make sure you know how to identify and avoid these creatures with Spiders and Other Deadly Animals. Perfect for 9-11 year olds reading independently, reading becomes a fact-discovering adventure with these Level 4 readers. Supporting and encouraging a lifetime love of reading, nonfiction subjects are clearly explained, described vividly, and brought to life with true encounters, fascinating statistics, and dramatic photographic images. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as articles, journals, and timelines. Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts, and contains a glossary and index making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3-11.