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Set off on an extraordinary tour of the world's most dangerous creatures with this visual encyclopedia. This hardback full-colour guide combines exceptional wildlife photography with incredible facts about the world's deadliest predators. From big cats to sharks and bears, young readers can discover the surprising techniques that wild hunters use to track and bring down their prey, the strategies that catch their victims unawares and the tactics that lure prey right to them. Includes • Big cats: lions, tigers, snow leopards, cheetahs... • Bears: brown bears, grizzlys, polar bears... • Crocadilions: crocodiles, caimans, gharials, alligators • Sharks: tiger sharks, hammerhead sharks, great whites... • Snakes: cobras, rattlesnakes, boas... • Spiders: black widows, tarantulas, hunting spiders... Fact boxes pull out key stats of each animal, including their habitat, size, lifespan and diet. A glossary of key terms is also included, making this book a wonderful learning resource to support home and school learning. An ideal reference book for wildlife fans aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Children's Reference Library series uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

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Alex Woolf is the award-winning author of over eighty books of fiction and non-fiction, mainly for children and young adults. In 2019, he won the Fiction Express Award for his book Mystery at Moon Base One and in 2021 he won the Association for Science Education award for his non-fiction book Think Like a Scientist. His horror novel, Soul Shadows, was shortlisted for the Falkirk Red Book Award. He lives in North London, England. Claire Philip is an experienced children's editor and writer based in the Essex countryside. Her books are designed to ignite a sense of wonder in children, particularly on the topics of the natural world, science, and history.

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