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Adorable But Deadly Creatures
With big eyes and ears and colourful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature can look very cute. But don’t always be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defence mechanisms, such ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Beastly Armour: Military Defences Inspired By Animals
The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defences to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defences for soldiers on the battlefield? The Armed ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Beasts On The Battlefield: Animals In Combat
Animals have played an important role in warfare throughout history. The Armed Forces have long relied on animals' natural abilities to achieve their missions. From medieval warriors charging into combat on horseback to dolphins locating explosive ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Fighting To Survive Animal Attacks
Wild animals can be beautiful creatures, but they can also turn dangerous in a heartbeat. Follow along as survivors use their courage, strength and sheer will to battle these deadly beasts.
- ATOS Book Level : 5.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
How we affect Earth
Pollution and mining for resources have negatively impacted Earth. Non-renewable resources will one day run out. Then what? In this title readers will learn about alternative energy sources such as solar, wind and geothermal energy, and what they can...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardcover
Megalodon And Other Prehistoric Sharks
Great white, bull and tiger sharks are some of today’s most talked-about sharks. But have you met the sharks of yesterday? Each prehistoric shark had its own amazing - and sometimes strange - features. The scissor-tooth shark had teeth in a spiral ...
- Book Cover : Hardback
Silent But Deadly Plants
Go for a hike in the woods and you’re sure to see a wide range of plants. Many colourful flowers and fruits seem perfectly harmless. But don’t be fooled by these beautiful plants. Some plants eat insects, and some are poisonous, deadly enough to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Strange Beasts
Animals come in all shapes and sizes. Some are cute and cuddly. Some are frightening and fierce. And some are downright strange! Have you ever seen a blobfish? This deep-sea creature looks like a swimming blob. How about a glass frog? You can see ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Swimming With Sharks
The water’s fine! Come on in! But wait - there are sharks in it! Would you swim with sharks? Many people do! Marine biologists swim with sharks to learn more about these top predators. Snorkellers witness whale sharks and spy spotted leopard ...
- Book Cover : Hardback
Tiny But Deadly Creatures
The world is crawling with all sorts of insects and other tiny creatures. But don’t be fooled by their small size. Many of these creatures are quite dangerous. Some are armed with powerful poison that can kill a person. Others carry and spread ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Wangari Maathai: Get To Know The Woman Who Planted Trees
Wangari Maathai was a fierce protector of the environment and a couragous advocate for women's rights, especially in her native country of Kenya. Her journey from a girl of rural Africa to college professor, founder of the Green Belt Movement, and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback