Australia's Dangerous Creatures For Dummies

Graeme Lofts, Peg Gill

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Wiley
08 January 2010

Wildlife: general interest

Get to know Australia's fiercest, most dangerous and most amazing wildlife.

Australia's Dangerous Creatures For Dummies provides a fascinating portrait of unique and deadly animals down-under -- including crocodiles, snakes, sharks, spiders and jellyfi sh. With a detailed description of each creature, its habitat and its typical behaviour, the authors also give you tips on observing them safely -- and what to do if you can't!

Discover how to:

Survive in crocodile country Avoid a snake bite Identify deadly sea creatures Spot spiders around the home Treat bits, stings and other injuries Observe creatures safely in the wild

By: Graeme Lofts, Peg Gill
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 143mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780731407224
ISBN 10: 0731407229
Pages: 346
Publication Date: 08 January 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction. Part I: Getting Acquainted with Australia's Creatures. Chapter 1. Revealing the Dangers of Australian Wildlife. Chapter 2. Venturing Out. Chapter 3. Preparing for What Nature Serves Up. Part II: Exploring the Great Southern Land. Chapter 4. Crocodile Country. Chapter 5. Snakes: Legless and Lethal. Chapter 6. Don't Let Size Fool You. Chapter 7. Four-Legged Friend or Foe? Chapter 8. Watch the Birdie. Chapter 9. Australia's Living Icons. Part III: Bays and Beaches. Chapter 10. A Day at the Beach. Chapter 11. Rock Pools, Reefs and Wrecks. Chapter 12. Dangerous Creatures of the Deep. Part IV: Urban Living. Chapter 13. Along Came a Spider. Chapter 14. Out and About. Chapter 15. Unwelcome Gatecrashers. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 16. Australia's Ten Deadliest Creatures. Chapter 17. Ten Ways to Stay Safe. Chapter 18. Ten Safe Places to See Australian Wildlife. Part VI: The Appendixes. Appendix A: First Aid Techniques. Appendix B: First Aid Fast Finder. Index.

Graeme Lofts is a professional writer with a host of successful science textbooks under his belt. Peg Gill is a biology lecturer and tutor who loves native plants and animals.

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Australia's Dangerous Creatures For Dummies

Graeme Lofts, Peg Gill

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