Poisonous Animals is an introduction to the major groups of poisonous animals in the world, including the most deadly species. Learn about:

· Dangerous stingers, fangs, and spines

· The many varieties of venom, and the different ways they are used

· Where poisonous animals live

This guide includes full-color illustrations and little-known facts about some of the most remarkable animals on earth.

Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere.

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