Toxic Creatures
Earth is populated by fabulous creatures great and small. This series
explores the world of some of the most dangerous venomous and poisonous animals
on the planet. Learn how each creature’s toxins harm both predators and prey,
which animals are immune to these toxins, and what sets these creatures apart
from others in their species. These high-interest books will satisfy the
curiosity of young, animal-loving students while introducing them to the
fascinating science of this subset of animals.
Each Book
Contains
• A map to show the range of each toxic creature.
• An
explanation of how each creature’s toxins affect other organisms, including the
human body, and what antidotes exist.
• A sidebar on the scientist who
discovered the type of toxin each creature produces, and how it happened, and
the basic science behind its mechanism.
Curriculum Connection
•
STEM-based content in biology, geography, ecology, and toxicology is presented
in a high-interest fashion that will entertain and educate readers.
•
Photos and maps complement the age-appropriate text to engage learners of all
types.
• Sidebars and bulleted text present standards-based content for
students of varying reading levels.
