A guide to the major groups of venomous animals in the world describing their characteristics, natural habitat, and how they use their particular type of venom.

Asks readers a true-or-false question about the physical characteristics, diet, or behavior of dangerous animals that the reader can find the answer to by turning the page.

"Everyone loves a good dare! This beguiling book dares brave readers to discover all they can about the most dangerous animals on Earth, including intimidating inland taipan snakes, petrifying poison dart frogs, and the bloodcurdling box jellyfish. They'll find out why these creatures have evolved such a deadly adaptation and just how lethal they can be. Essential science concepts such as habitats and predator/prey relationships are seamlessly woven...

Text and photographs introduce poisonous animals such as the fire salamander, death puffer, gila monster, and sea anemone.

"A venomous lizard the size of a small car. A snake capable of taking down an elephant. A "monster" that sends venom into its victims while it's chewing on them. Sound like the makings of the ultimate thriller movie? It's real life. And it's just the beginning"-- "These venomous beasts are ready to attack! Sink your teeth into this book to discover how black mambas, Komodo dragons, black widows, scorpions, king cobras, and so many more use their...