Interest Level: Ages 9 to 12
Genre: Non-Fiction
Subjects/Themes: Animals, Predators, Feeding Habits of Animals
Summary: Learn about the different hunting habits of killer creatures found around the world. Learn about the hunting packs of wolves to the solitary scorpion. Learn about the dangerous animals found in the air and in the water. Animals use teeth, claws, speed, stealth, poisons, and brute strength to capture their prey.
Personal Thoughts: Tons of detailed information can be found in each two page spread. The information is divided into small blurbs or paragraphs scattered across the pages and linked to particular photos. This makes for easy quick reading of what would otherwise be difficult and scientifically dry information. A small book fact is included on the bottom of the spread and a website suggestion for further exploring on the right hand side. The pictures are a mix of digitally created cross sections and high quality photos. This title is definitely not for the squeamish as a lot of the photos show close ups of the animals eating with muzzles covered in blood. A great book suggestion for tweens with an interest in deadly animals.
Series Info: The "Navigators" series by Kingfisher is a series of informational non-fiction books that contain high quality photos and graphics.
Other books in the series include: Stars & Planets by Goldsmith; Human Body by Smith; Knights & Castles by Steele;
Other books in the series include: Stars & Planets by Goldsmith; Human Body by Smith; Knights & Castles by Steele;
Book's Website: http://us.macmillan.com/navigatorskillercreatures
Similar materials: Dangerous Creatures (2003) by Angela Wilkes (Kingfisher)
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