Download or read book Deadly Pufferfish written by Autumn Leigh and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At rest, the pufferfish looks like a regular fish, but when it’s alarmed, watch out! Pufferfish quickly suck in water or air to blow up like a balloon. Many also have sharp spines for protection. These two defenses chase away most enemies. However, the pufferfish also produces one of the deadliest poisons in the world. Eating even a tiny amount of pufferfish is enough to kill many animals, even humans. Amazing photographs allow readers to swim in for a close-up view of these deadly creatures.
Download or read book Deadly Pufferfish written by Autumn Leigh and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces pufferfish, describing its physical charcateristics, habitat, and the venom that its produces to protect itself from predators.
Download or read book Pufferfish written by Tori Miller and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the underwater life of the cute-but-deadly puffer fish.
Download or read book The Puffer Fish written by Alicia Z. Klepeis and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The puzzling thing about the pufferfish or blowfish is that it is highly toxic yet some people consider it a delicacy. That can make for a dangerous dinner. This book describes how the spikey fish got its name, how it fights off predators, where it lives, the strength of its toxins, and how a skilled chef can render it safe to eat.
Download or read book Look Out for the Pufferfish written by Dennis Rudenko and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers might know the pufferfish for its ability to inflate when threatened, but they’ll be surprised to find that these inflatable fish are also deadly! This volume introduces readers to the freaky features of this marine creature, from its anatomy and habitat to its behavior and defenses. Readers will love exploring the brilliant color photographs of pufferfish in the wild, bringing this crazy creature to life. High-interest text and fun fact boxes make this an unforgettable reading experience.
Download or read book Deadly Fish written by Shane McFee and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Riveting photography enhances the exciting, fact-filled text in this profile of poisonous fish. Their life cycles, habitats, and killer instincts are explored.
Download or read book Deadly Adorable Animals written by Nadia Higgins and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a creature that would gnaw on the tail of a crocodile or crush a seal's skull with its razor-sharp teeth. Are you picturing a grizzly or other tough-looking critter? If so, you're wrong! The animals that do these things are none other than adorable otters and fluffy polar bears! Many adorable animals can actually be pretty vicious. Find out which cuties are killers and see how they take down their prey.
Download or read book The Puffer Fish written by Alicia Z. Klepeis and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The puzzling thing about the pufferfish or blowfish is that it is highly toxic yet some people consider it a delicacy. That can make for a dangerous dinner. This book describes how the spikey fish got its name, how it fights off predators, where it lives, the strength of its toxins, and how a skilled chef can render it safe to eat.
Download or read book Deadly Animal Poisons written by Madeleine Fortescue and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many animal species have developed a deadly adaptation to thwart their predators: poison! Some infamous spiders and snakes are feared, and rightly so, for their toxic defenses. However, many other animals are just as deadly. In this fascinating volume, readers will find out the difference between poison and venom. Theyll learn about several creatures and the toxins they use to survive in the wild, such as the pufferfish, the poison dart frog, the cone snail, and the blue-ringed octopus. Beautiful color photographs, a graphic organizer, and fact boxes with stunning information augment this exciting volume.
Download or read book Shocking Seafood written by Dinah Williams and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces edible seafood such as sea cucumbers, sea urchins, shark meat, eels, and baby octopus, including a map showing the countries where seafood dishes are eaten.
Download or read book Adorable But Deadly Creatures written by Charles C. Hofer and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2021-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With big eyes and ears and colorful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature look very cute. But don't be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defense mechanisms like poison and sharp teeth and claws can turn them from darling to deadly. Get ready to discover some of the world's cutest killers.
Download or read book Horrible Science Painful Poison written by Nick Arnold and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2014-12-04 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for a deadly dose of excitement with Painful Poison. It's bubbling with killer substances and will have all kinds of evil effects on you. Discover how you can turn your brother into a zombie slave and why you are breathing poison right now! Redesigned in a bold, funky new look for the next generation of Horrible Science fans.
Download or read book The Top 10 Deadliest Animals in the World written by Larry Slawson and published by Larry Slawson. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook examines the top 10 deadliest animals in the world. It provides a direct analysis of each animal's behavioral pattern, venom toxicity (in relation to humans), as well as their general traits and characteristics.
Download or read book Piranhas and Other Small Deadly Creatures written by Tom Jackson and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about animals such as the piranha, box jellyfish, and golden poison dart frog, who are small but deadly.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Kitchen History written by Mary Ellen Snodgrass and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-12-29 with total page 1146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book Animals with Wicked Weapons written by Susan K. Mitchell and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the weapons that different animals have to protect themselves from predators.
Download or read book Stuff That Scares Your Pants Off written by Glenn Murphy and published by Flash Point. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stuff That Scares Your Pants Off!: The Science Scoop on More Than 30 Terrifying Phenomena Beginning with a gripping description of the worst-case scenarios we've all heard on the news, expert explainer Glenn Murphy explains the science behind our terror and delivers a reassuring message that life is only as scary as we make it!
