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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Which creature is the deadliest? Is it the insect that bites, the ostrich that kicks, the snake that squeezes, or the shrew that paralyzes? Is it the most venomous, the most poisonous, or the one that infects its victims with a fatal disease? ... Facts and ... illustrations will inspire young readers to choose which creature they think is the deadliest"--Amazon.com.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Most people have some contact with small wild animals on a regular basis. Many people enjoy feeding wild birds and squirrels, but not all wild animals are friendly, and some are downright savage. Readers of this volume learn about some of the world's most aggressive animals, including some that may come as a surprise. The list of savage animals includes not only saltwater crocodiles, sharks, and bears, but also rhinos, elephants, and hippos.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Pandas are undeniably adorable. Their fluffy fur and big eyes look just like a teddy bear s, but don t even think of snuggling with them. They have one of the most powerful bites of any carnivore. Though they usually reserve their teeth for chewing tough pieces of bamboo, they ve bitten people, too. This compelling volume, full of beautiful photographs and gripping facts, tells readers all about pandas life cycle as well as why it s wise to keep a...
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Tales from Deckawoo Drive volume 2
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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When she confronts a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost, animal control officer Francine Poulet questions her abilities.
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Dragonling series volume 2
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Darek must prove to his neighbors that the baby dragon he rescued is not a threat to their community.
9) Polar bear
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"A hungry polar bear is one of the most dangerous animals you will meet. A marine mammal, it hunts mostly seals on the sea ice in the Arctic. Read all about their amazing sense of smell, their giant paws, and razor-sharp claws that rip easily through prey"--
12) African lion
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"Mislabeled as the King of the Jungle, African lions actually live on savannas and it's the females who do most of the hunting. Read all about the African lion's keen senses and outstanding stalking and hunting skills for taking down large, fast-moving prey"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from animal attacks. Facing fearsome animals ranging from sharks in the Pacific Ocean to bears at Yellowstone National Park, these people escaped the jaws of wild animals and lived to tell the tale.
14) Black mamba
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"The black mamba eats mostly small rodents but kills thousands of people every year with its venomous bite when it feels threatened. As if that's not bad enough, it can move really fast! Read all about the biggest and deadliest snake in Africa"--
15) Killer bees
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"Killer bees were created by humans who were trying to make a more efficient bee for making honey. The new bee they made would swarm and attack intruders in great numbers. Read all about this aggressive bee and its gradual spread north in North America"--
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These 13 deadly creatures can be difficult to spot until you're right on top of them . . . or they're right on top of you. Look for each animal in its environment—look closely!—and learn all the ways you could perish—or survive—depending on how smart, well-informed, and good at running away you are. From the deathstalker scorpion and the poison dart frog to wasps, alligators, and many more, young readers will gain a new appreciation for the...
18) 12 scary animals
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"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."--
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"A bite from a black widow spider has more venom than a rattlesnake's. It won't kill you, but it will cause you a world of pain. Sadly, they live on every continent in the world except Antarctica. Read about the cannibalistic habits of this spider and how to spot one by the red or orange hourglass shape on its abdomen"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Publisher Annotation: What do a cape buffalo, a king cobra, and a puffer fish have in common? They're all deadly! Deadliest! showcases some of the planet?s most threatening creatures. Steve Jenkins's Extreme Animals reader series explores nature's truly superlative animals with the help of illustrations, infographics, facts, and figures while detailing the astounding abilities of critters as small as a frog or as big as a whale. Each installment focuses...