Describes various kinds of dangerous animals, such as lions, piranhas, killer bees, and vampire bats.

In 26 giant photographs—of a roaring grizzly, a piranhas razor-sharp teeth, a rattlesnakes poisonous fangs—Seymour Simon reveals the truth about natures most misunderstood animals and lets the reader decide what to really think about natures grossest, fiercest, and most fascinating survivors.

"Come face-to-face with some of the world's most frightening creatures--from the bloodthirsty vampire bat to the gigantic, sucker-lined tentacles of the colossal squid to the venomous lionfish." -- Publishers.

Identifies one hundred of the most feared creatures on the planet and describes their size, defense mechanisms, and physical characteristics.

Learn about the animals that can kill us through life-threatening true stories! Filled with amazing photography and clear text, "Spiders and Other Deadly Animals" is a fascinating look at the world's scariest animals.

Which creature is the deadliest? Is it the insect that bites, the ostrich that kicks, the snake that squeezes, or the shrew that paralyzes? Is it the most venemous, the most poisonous, or the one that infects its victims with a fatal disease? Fascinating facts and spectacular illustrations will inspire young readers to choose which creature they think is the deadliest in this newest picture book collaboration between Guiberson and Spirin. --Publisher....

"From the frightening murder hornet to the fierce wolverine--an illustrated visual trove of the most dangerous animals on the planet"--

A story of the most dangerous animals in the world competing in the Most Dangerous Animal of All Contest, including a shark, a tiger, and a mosquito.