Bite, Sting, Kill: The Incredible Science of Toxins, Venom, Fangs, and Stingers

By Julie Beer

Book Overview

A venomous lizard the size of a car. A snake that can take down an elephant. A stealthy scorpion ready to strike. Sound like the makings of the ultimate thriller movie? It's real life. And that's just the beginning. Discover how the bites and stings of black mambas, Komodo dragons, king cobras, black widow spiders, Gila monsters, pit vipers, rattlesnakes, scorpions, and more spell certain doom for their prey. Dig deeper into topics such as how fangs work, how antivenoms are developed, what snake milkers do, and the surprising ways venom can actually help humans. Unbelievable photography and lively text bring readers up close and personal to the spine-tingling action. You'll never look at animals the same way again.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426373414
• ISBN13: 9781426373411
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.3" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7