The Truth About Dangerous Sea Creatures


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Discover the truth about some of the dangerous creatures that live in the ocean




Dangerous Sea Creatures


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A Time-Life television book; consultants, W.G. Conway and others.







Venomous and Poisonous Marine Animals


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A comprehensive volume of marine biology, medicine and toxicology.




Deadly!


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




Dangerous Marine Creatures


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Each creature is illustrated with a color photograph for identification. Scientific family, genus and species names, geographical distribution, seasonal incidence, clinical features, prevention, first aid, and medical treatment are included.




Dangerous Marine Animals


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What would you do if faced with a school of sharks in a feeding frenzy? Find out in this book, unquestionably the most authoritative compact guide to the world of underwater animals that are poisonous, venomous, and electric. It is an excellent practical handbook for sailors, marine biologists, ecologists, naturalists, physicians, students, and scuba divers--in short, anyone interested in the denizens of shallow marine waters and the deep. This new edition describes and fully illustrates these dangerous marine animals, their noxious effects, treatment of ailments resulting from them, and, most importantly, how to avoid mishaps. More than two hundred illustrations, including many color photographs new to this edition, show the animals in their true forms and in their natural habitats. Dangerous Marine Animals is the culmination of more than forty years of intensive research by Dr. Bruce Halstead, a renowned marine biologist/toxicologist, who has traveled and studied marine creatures in over 150 countries.




Sharks


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* Ideal for homework and school projects.




Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures Visual Encyclopedia


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Swimming with sharks sounds a terrifying prospect, but not when it is from the comfort of your living room. This comprehensive visual encyclopedia takes you deep into the world's waters to meet the deadliest ocean predators - without you even getting wet! Do you know which creature has tentacles longer than a bus? Or what was the largest shark that ever lived? Where does the tiger shark get its name? Which fish has the deadliest venom? And which fish has the strongest bite of anything on Earth? Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures answers all these questions and many, many more. More than 200 fierce fish from the past and present are featured in fact-packed profiles. You'll come face to face with great white sharks, manta rays, saltwater crocodiles, giant squid, biting barracudas, and predatory piranhas all shown with exciting CGI technology and stunning photography. You'll learn about shark anatomy, behaviour, and habitats alongside fun, factual text presented in an easily accessible format.?? Whether you're a water baby or simply studying for a school project, this is your one-stop shop for sharks and other deadly ocean creatures.




A Pictorial History of Sea Monsters and Other Dangerous Marine Life


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Explores the possible existence of sea monsters through a study of historical and contemporary sitings and accounts of unusual creatures that have been discovered.