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Bone, Emily,

Poisonous animals / Emily Bone ; illustrated by Paul Parker and Becka Moor. - London : Usborne, 2015. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm. - Usborne beginners .

Deadly creatures -- Venom and poison -- Snake attack -- Scary spiders -- A deadly bite -- Wasps and bees -- Stinging scorpions -- Dangerous caterpillars -- Bad bugs -- Danger at sea -- Tentacles -- Warning signs -- Other warnings -- Surprise poison -- Glossary -- Websites to visit -- Index.

This title introduces young readers to a selection of the most interesting poisonous animals including snakes, scorpions, kimodo dragons, jellyfish and spiders. This book explains the difference between poison and venom, and how various creatures use deadly substances to either catch and kill other animals to eat, or to protect themselves from predators.

4+. Key Stage 1.

ISBN: 9781409581581 1409581586 9780794534103 0794534104

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB4C6822 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016939930 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Poisonous animals--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: Z591.65BONRL3

Dewey Class. No.: 591.65