Download or read book Animal Attacks written by Marne Ventura and published by Weigl Publishers. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year, stories about wild animal attacks make international news. Some of these attacks are predatory in nature. Others occur when an animal is defending itself or its offspring. Find out more in Animal Attacks, one of the titles in the Surviving series. Surviving is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
Download or read book Fighting to Survive Animal Attacks written by Eric Mark Braun and published by Compass Point Books. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild animals are beautiful creatures, but they can turn dangerous in a heartbeat. Follow along as survivors use their wit, strength, and sheer will to battle these deadly beasts.
Download or read book When Man is the Prey written by Michael J. Tougias and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2007-11-27 with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since we humans have evolved into the dominant species on this planet, we sometimes fail to recognize--and respect--the ever-present threat posed by the animals we love or fear, hunt or fight to protect. Many of nature's most lethal residents have combative skills that have been honed by millions of years of adaptive survival, and it takes only a second for an otherwise evolved individual to become a helpless victim. WHEN MAN IS THE PREY is a one-of-a-kind collection of real-life encounters between man and beast that explores the uneasy relationship that humanity has with its native habitat. From bears, boars, and black dogs to swimming with sharks and dancing with wolves, the stories in WHEN MAN IS THE PREY offer a fascinating, frightening, and enlightening look at the natural world and its many creatures.
Download or read book Dangerous Encounters written by Allen B. Ury and published by Lowell House. This book was released on 1999 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts real-life encounters between people and wild animals. Includes advice for avoiding such attacks.
Download or read book Surviving Animal Attacks written by Patricia Newman and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild animals are often cute. But even the most adorable creatures can sometimes snap and bite your face off. Sharks and grizzly bears certainly have the power to rip people limb-from-limb. But animals such as chimpanzees or even pet dogs can also cause a lot of bodily harm. See how these people survived some much-too-close encounters.
Download or read book A Is for Animals Attacking written by Cameron Chow and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-30 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a hilarious children's book that will appeal to both children and adults. "A is for Animals Attacking!" combines vivid illustrations and tongue-in-cheek humor that readers of all ages will enjoy. Help young readers learn about the alphabet, alliteration, assonance and parts of speech while being completely immersed in the fun illustrations of animals and their prey. Written and illustrated by two school teachers as a passion project. They are proud to present, "A is for Animals Attacking!"
Download or read book Dangerous Encounters written by Allen B. Ury and published by Lowell House. This book was released on 1999 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second installment in the Dangerous Encounters series features dozens of new and exciting real-life animal attacks. Mountain lions, alligators, killer sharks, stampeding elephants, and, of course, deadly cobras are just a few of the predators on the prowl in this gripping collection. Photo-realistic illustrations enhance the text throughout, and a new sidebar feature provides educational information on the animals.
Download or read book Tiger Attacks written by Suzanne J. Murdico and published by C. Press/F. Watts Trade. This book was released on 2000 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These accounts of grisly attacks by vivioius animals on humans tells one of the horrifying sides to our relationship with the animal world. Each book contains facts about animal behavior, habitats, territory and hunting techniques.
Download or read book Don t Get Eaten written by Dave Smith and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handy pocket-sized guide to avoiding confrontations with wildlife--from black bears to bison, from cougars to wolves--and what to do in the worst-case scenario.
Download or read book Moose Attack written by Lisa Owings and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In many national parks, hikers are at risk of becoming the victims of a hit-and-run. More threatening than the bear, the moose will attack if they get too close. It will grunt, stomp its feet, shake its antlers, and then charge with the force of a moving car! Hear incredible stories of people surviving wild moose encounters in this antler-packed title.
Download or read book Animals Attacking written by Alex Woolf and published by World Book. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explains how meat-eating animals hunt down and capture prey. Describes carnivores' physical characteristics--such as teeth, claws, and tentacles--and predator behaviors, such as ambushing and pack hunting"--
Download or read book Animal Attacks written by Jarred Luján and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2024 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A grumpy grizzly bear attacks a young hunter. A huge hippopotamus strikes an unsuspecting tourist. A ferocious great white shark chomps into an experienced surfer. These shocking, true animal attacks could have ended in tragedy--but they didn't! What happened to the people who came face to face with these terrifying creatures? And how did they survive to tell their tales? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read hi-lo graphic novel that will keep them on the edge of their seats!
Download or read book Fighting to Survive Animal Attacks written by Nancy Dickmann and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2020-03-05 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild animals can be beautiful creatures, but they can also turn dangerous in a heartbeat. Follow along as survivors use their courage, strength and sheer will to battle these deadly beasts.
Download or read book Rat Attacks written by Cynthia Laslo and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These accounts of grisly attacks by vivioius animals on humans tells one of the horrifying sides to our relationship with the animal world. Each book contains facts about animal behavior, habitats, territory and hunting techniques.
Download or read book Animal Testing written by Bob Woods and published by Protecting the Earth's Animals. This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PROTECTING THE EARTH S ANIMALS8 titles64 pages eachFrom whales to chimps, from cats and dogs to sharks and coral, the animals of the world are under threat. Human influence on their habitats and on world climate, along with direct attacks by poachers, are creating crisis after crisis. This series looks at some of the most pressing problems in animal conservation and describes some of the steps that humans are taking to help. Each title in PROTECTING THE EARTH S ANIMALS includes color photos throughout, maps where applicable, and back matter including an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. A special section provides specific ways that readers can help in the fight to save these animals. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities, and expand their viewpoints through our content rich nonfiction books. Key Icons in this series are: Words to Understand shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced color type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions, building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content-rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter referring back to subjects covered within. They challenge the reader s comprehension of the material they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and give readers suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in history, a speech, or an instructional video. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the backmatter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader s knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.
Download or read book Fighting to Survive Animal Attacks written by Nancy Dickmann and published by Compass Point Books. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides readers with seven true accounts of people being attacked by animals in the wild.
Download or read book Fight Write written by Carla Hoch and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether a side-street skirmish or an all-out war, fight scenes bring action to the pages of every kind of fiction. But a poorly done or unbelievable fight scene can ruin a great book in an instant. In Fight Write you'll learn practical tips, terminology, and the science behind crafting realistic fight scenes for your fiction. Broken up into "Rounds," trained fighter and writer Carla Hoch guides you through the many factors you'll need to consider when developing battles and brawls. • In Round 1, you will consider how the Who, When, Where, and Why questions affect what type of fight scene you want to craft. • Round 2 delves into the human factors of biology (think fight or flight and adrenaline) and psychology (aggression and response to injuring or killing another person). • Round 3 explores different fighting styles that are appropriate for different situations: How would a character fight from a prone position versus being attacked in the street? What is the vocabulary used to describe these styles? • Round 4 considers weaponry and will guide you to select the best weapon for your characters, including nontraditional weapons of opportunity, while also thinking about the nitty-gritty details of using them. • In Round 5, you'll learn how to accurately describe realistic injuries sustained from the fights and certain weapons, and what kind of injuries will kill a character or render them unable to fight further. By taking into account where your character is in the world, when in history the fight is happening, what the character's motivation for fighting is, and much more, you'll be able write fight scenes unique to your plot and characters, all while satisfying your reader's discerning eye.
