Toxic

The World's Deadliest Creatures

Ico Romero Reyes, Tània García

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Thames & Hudson
15 November 2022

Children's & Educational; Wildlife (Children's&YA)

Discover a spine-tingling collection of toxic animals, and learn about the astonishing strategies they use to deliver venom and poison.

Creatures from all around the animal kingdom wield a mysterious weapon that is key to their survival: poison! These sophisticated concoctions are designed with precision to defy predators or subdue prey. Big-eyed fuzzy critters with a deadly bite; tiny flashy octopuses that can kill in minutes; sinister spiders, snakes and scorpions...

By: Ico Romero Reyes, Tània García
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 320mm, Width: 257mm,
Weight: 620g
ISBN: 9780500652916
ISBN 10: 0500652910
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 15 November 2022
Recommended Age: From 7 to 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction to Poison The Beasts Poison Dart Frogs Venomous Mammals Palythoa and Sea Anemones Toxic Birds Gila Monster Greater Blue-Ringed Octopus Snakes Jellyfish Toxic Fish Ants Spiders Scorpions Cone Snails A Day in the Life of a Toxicologist Test Your Knowledge: A Quiz More Poisonous Facts

Ico Romero Reyes worked at New York's American Museum of Natural History for over six years, but now lives in Barcelona. She is passionate about producing content for kids and teens. Tania Garcia is an acclaimed illustrator and designer from Barcelona. Her book Uno, Un Millon was shortlisted for the AOI's World Illustration Awards 2021 in the Children's Publishing category.