Venom

By Marilyn Singer

Toxic creatures can be found almost anywhere—in the woods, in the desert, in your own backyard . . . even in your room!

Some, such as poison dart frogs and puffer fish, have poisonous skin or other organs. Others are venomous—they have stingers, spines, or fangs to injects their toxins.

You know some of them already: black widow spiders, killer bees, rattlesnakes, stingrays, and scorpions. There are lots of other toxic species, too.

Just take a look inside . . . if you dare!

"Sharp, full-color photos loaded with icky details are sure to catch readers' eyes and hold their interest."—School Library Journal

"For biology reports or for students interested in the subject, this book will be a winner."—VOYA

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lerner Publishing
• Release date: Aug 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781728429861

Marilyn Singer

Marilyn Singer is the author of more than one hundred books for children, including the Tallulah books. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and Washington, Connecticut. Visit her online at marilynsinger.net.

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Reviews for Venom

[dhn-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Don’t be fooled by the cover, this is not your ordinary book about snakes. When you open the book Venom, you will find captivating pictures, interesting text features, and most importantly, factual information about a wide range of venomous animals. Bees, ants, shrews, mosquitoes, jellyfish, caterpillars, stingrays, and of course snakes are just some of the creatures that are discussed in this book and believe it or not, several of these are found in our homes. This book is written in a format that allows for reading to start at any point due to the fact the animal descriptions are usually two pages in length. This is a great choice for children who are easily overwhelmed by lengthy books. Teachers and parents will like the bibliography and webliography that are located at the back of the book which list wonderful resources for related information.

[juliemagen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I liked this book!!! It is not only about snakes, it is about all kinds of critters. I learned a lot about bugs that are in your home that are deadly. I think this is a great book for students of all ages. It is an easy read, and you can start reading on any page at any time. It is about venomus bugs, frogs, and snakes. It make me think something was crawling on me for days!