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"It is time for T. rex and his dinosaur cousins to step aside and let other mega-predators like the terror bird and the giant ripper lizard take the spotlight! Travel back to prehistoric times and meet some of the most impressive creatures to ever roam the Earth. You'll be amazed at the size and the fierceness of these lesser-known predators, many of them ancient ancestors of animals that we still see today. Stewart's cheeky, humorous voice--along...

Learn about the world's fastest animals, from speedy cheetahs and swiftly swinging tree gibbons to colorful chameleons whose tongues grab an insect quicker than you can blink an eye.

Discusses the varieties of tyrannosaurs and their characteristics, including the Qianzhousaurus Rex, or Pinocchio Rex, which was discovered in 2014 and gained its nickname due to its pointy nose.

Do your readers know that an alligator snapping turtle uses its tongue to get food? Or that a cow uses its tongue to clean its nose? Readers learn how animals use their tongues to get food and scare enemies.

Did you know that a tiny golf ball-sized creature called the blue-ringed octopus contains enough venom to kill 26 adult humans? Or why the Sydney funnel web spider is one of the most dangerous creatures in the world? In this Level 3 book, kids will be fascinated by 12 species that you hope you'll never come across! Sharks, snakes, jellyfish and more-these creatures are among the most threatening-and interesting-in the world!

"Information and pictures of predatory animals for young children"--

Do your readers know that one sea star has hundreds of feet? Or that a camel has only two toes? Readers learn all about how animals use their feet to run, dig, and stay safe through this fun book.

Do your readers know that honeybees have more than two eyes? Or that a giant squid's eyes are bigger than dinner plates? This book helps readers to learn all about how animals use their eyes to look for food and to stay safe.