Book Description
Describes the characteristics, behavior, diet, and habitat of various lizards, including the Gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard.
Author : Shane McFee
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 10,13 MB
Release : 2007-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404237964
Describes the characteristics, behavior, diet, and habitat of various lizards, including the Gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard.
Author : Andrew Solway
Publisher : Capstone Classroom
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 10,70 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781403465740
Discover how each animal hunts, what it eats, and where it can be found. Most importantly, learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations that have made them supreme predators in their realms.
Author : Meish Goldish
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 15,75 MB
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1642804045
One morning in 2009, Maen, a guide at Komodo National Park in Indonesia, sat at his office desk. Suddenly, he saw something move. When he looked down, he couldn’t believe his eyes. “I saw the Komodo dragon under this table,” Maen said. He slowly drew back his legs from the venomous creature. In an instant, the animal lunged. Would Maen escape with his life? Learn all about venomous lizards in this engrossing new narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It’s packed with exciting wildlife encounters, cutting-edge science, and loads of info about venom and its deadly effects.
Author : Anita Ganeri
Publisher : 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 45,2 MB
Release : 2021-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1725331810
Snakes and alligators and lizards—oh my! Readers will enter the cold-blooded world of the planet’s most dangerous reptiles in this detailed, full-color guide. They’ll learn about the tools these scary (and fascinating) creatures use to hunt and defend themselves, including powerful venom, frighteningly quick reflexes, and pure strength. Fact boxes and other features will highlight details about the muscular green anaconda, the powerfully venomous black mamba, the lethal Komodo dragon, and many more.
Author : Carl H. Ernst
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 24,78 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0801898765
The first volume contains species accounts of the venomous lizards and elapid and viperid snakes found north of Mexico's twenty-fifth parallel. Volume two covers the twenty-one species of rattlesnakes found in the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico.
Author : Rebecca Hirsch
Publisher : Lerner Publishing Group
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 33,76 MB
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1467779776
Find out what makes komodo dragons different from other reptiles.
Author : Liana Joy Christensen
Publisher : Exisle Publishing
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 13,46 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1927147980
Did you know that the humble marmot is responsible for more than one billion human deaths? Or that it’s possible to be bitten by a snake’s head for up to an hour after it’s been decapitated? On the flip side, for every person bitten by a shark each year, 25 people are bitten by New Yorkers. It seems that truth sometimes is stranger than fiction!These facts and many more appear in this fascinating tribute to our world’s ‘deadly’ wildlife. At its heart, however, 'Deadly Beautiful' makes a passionate plea for us to learn to better cohabit with our fellow residents of planet Earth. Ever-increasing concern for the fate of the environment and the world’s endangered wildlife means that this book is a particularly timely addition to the world of natural history publishing. Dr Liana Joy Christensen, one of Australia’s foremost nature writers, takes a fresh and entertaining look at the ‘deadly’ animals with which humans have for so long enjoyed a love–hate relationship. These animals are generally not the aggressors nor the lethal killing machines that mythology and tradition would have us believe. Most also serve vital roles in maintaining the ecological balance of their habitats, while their fascinating behaviour and often striking beauty make them worthy of close study, particularly as so many of them are facing the worst death of all — extinction.Beautifully illustrated, 'Deadly Beautiful' is certain to foster a new understanding and appreciation of these incredible animals and their importance on a global scale.
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Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 30,25 MB
Release : 2003
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ISBN : 0595280641
Author : Eric Hawrylak
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 45,1 MB
Release : 2024-09-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3759719139
In a small, peaceful village, the adventure of two unlikely friends begins. Gronak a brave warrior with a big heart and Fiona a wise and talented mage. When a dark prophecy reaches the village and a looming threat rises in the north, the two must unite their skills and embark on an uncertain journey. Their friendship and courage will be tested as they battle the forces of evil, holding the fate of the world in their hands. A tale of friendship, dangers, and the adventure of the unknown awaits you.
Author : Christie Wilcox
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 35,58 MB
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 0374283370
In Venomous, the molecular biologist Christie Wilcox investigates venoms and the animals that use them, revealing how they work, what they do to the human body, and how they can revolutionise biochemistry and medicine today.Wilcox takes us from the coast of Indonesia to the rainforests of Peru in search of the secrets of these mysterious animals. We encounter jellyfish that release microscopic venom-packed darts known to kill humans in just two minutes, a two-inch caterpillar with toxic bristles that trigger haemorrhaging throughout the body, and a stunning blue-ringed octopus with saliva capable of inducing total paralysis. How could an animal as simple as a jellyfish evolve such an intricate, deadly poison? And how can a snake possess enzymes that tear through tissue yet leave its own body unscathed? Wilcox meets the fearless scientists who often risk their lives studying these lethal beasts to find out, and puts her own life on the line to examine these species up close. Drawing on her own research on venom chemistry and evolution, she also shows how venom is helping us untangle the complex mechanisms of some of our most devastating diseases.Venomous reveals that the animals we fear the most actually hold the keys to a deeper understanding of evolution, adaptation, and immunity. Thrilling and surprising at every turn, Venomous will change the way you think about our natural world.