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HIGH-INTEREST READING

GROSS AND FR I GHTENING ANIMAL FACTS

HIGH INTEREST READING ACHIEVED! TIME TO DIG 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.

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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. FEAR OF SNAKES

You can’t see me, i’m behind this leaf.

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?

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!

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!

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6 VOLUME SET © 2018

Set ISBN ..........978-1-4222-3923-0 Hardcover Set Price ...........$167.58 Hardcover List Price ..............27.93 Multi-User eBook List Price ...35.93

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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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