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INTO GROSS AND FRIGHTENING ANIMAL FACTS,
AN INTRIGUING PRESENTATION OF THE ANIMAL
KINGDOM’S FREAKY, SCARY, STINKY, BIZARRE,
LETHAL, AND PLAIN DISGUSTING ANIMALS.
Fans of intriguing yet disgusting facts about
animals will find a great deal to squirm
at with squeamish delight in this new
stomach-churning series. Each book will
engage reader after reader in the most
visceral of ways. This series is action packed
with fun, brought to life in a presentation of facts,
and statistics, accompanied by many, never seen
before, jaw dropping pictures throughout. Featuring
everything from offensive odors to prehistoric
puke, these feral facts are not for the faint-hearted!
Combining natural history, science and a sense of
humor, these books are sure to keep even the most
reluctant readers entertained while they learn.
Set ISBN ..........978-1-4222-3923-0
Hardcover Set Price ...........$167.58
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Full color • Library bound
Trim Size: 8 x 9½ • 48 pages
Grade Level: 5-8
HBK ISBN E-ISBN
Bizarre Animals .................................................... -3924-7 -7861-1
Disgusting Animals............................................... -3925-4 -7862-8
Freaky Animals..................................................... -3926-1 -7863-5
Lethal Animals............................................................. -3927-8 -7864-2
Scary Animals.......................................................... -3928-5 -7865-9
Stinky Animals................................................................ -3929-2 -7866-6
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GROSS AND FR I GHTENING
ANIMAL FACTS
HIGH-INTEREST READING
Throughout time, different cultures have
used snakes as symbols of evil. They feature
as the bad guys in myths, legends and even
modern stories — and it’s not surprising.
Snakes slither. They slide. They hiss. They move
without legs and have expressionless reptilian
faces. The excessive fear of snakes is known
as “ophidiophobia,” and it’s one of the most
common phobias in the world.
Snakes have been aroundmuch longer than humans— and some
used to bemonster-sized! The gigantic Titanoboaweighed over a
tonne andmeasured awhopping 2,205 lbs. (1 tonne). Fortunately for
us, it existed 58million years ago. Likemodern-day pythons and boas,
the Titanoboa killed its prey by squeezing it. Youwouldn’twant
to see one of these slithering around your backyard!
FEAR OF SNAKES
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Less than a quarter
of all snakes are
venomous. They
rarely attack unless
provoked. To be on
the safe side, keep
your distance and give
these creatures the
respect they deserve!
Has anyone
seen steve?
You can’t see
me, i’m behind
this leaf.
Some snakes have been known to swallow
humans! The reticulated python of South-East
Asia is theworld’s largest snake. It’s about
33 feet (10metres) long and has, on rare
occasions, even lunched on people!
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