Young readers are introduced to some of the world's creepiest animals through simple text and photographs.

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.

A closer look at some animals that seem scary or creepy reveals that they may not be so odd or frightening after all.

Crocodiles hide underneath the water, waiting to strike unsuspecting prey. Boas squeeze the life out of their dinner. Detailed, colorful photographs of these and many more creepy reptiles accompany freaky facts to help young readers learn all about the life of a reptile. Fascinating fact boxes and a chart featuring information about different kinds of reptiles will further connect readers to the swamp and river homes of some of the world’s creepiest creatures.

Think of the scariest creatures and you might probably find them within the pages of this book. Understand that the purpose of this book is not to scare you; it's actually to educate you that even the scariest creatures are useful to the environment too. Go ahead and grab a copy of this picture book today!

Describes a variety of scary animals, including the vampire bats, black widow spider, and Komodo dragon.