Predators on the Prowl

From the Gila monster to the green anaconda, reptiles can be downright fearsome. Some are venomous. Some are huge. All of those featured in this book are deadly! Budding herpetologists can enjoy up-close images of some of the biggest, baddest reptiles predators on Earth as they learn about how each hunts, where they live, and their body's adaptations to make them feared in their habitat. Age-appropriate content supports science curricula with the discussion of predator-prey relationships and many different types of habitats.

Most people know the lions are deadly hunters-but have you ever heard of the fossa? This predator is only found on Madagascar and is terrifying to lemurs it hunts! Readers delight in the up-close photographs of these mammalian predators and the cool facts about how they hunt. Each mammals hunting style is described as are the body parts that help them be successful predators. Accessible language draws in readers and age-appropriate detail allows them to understand the predator-prey relationship all on their own.

The great white shark and the barracuda are fish with bad reputations. They're known for being fierce and scary predators-and they are! In this book, readers are introduced to even more predatory fish, including those with sharp teeth, venomous spines, and lures to trick prey into their mouths. Up-close photographs give readers a front row seat to the predators in action and enable them to see their weapons-or the important body parts they use to hunt. Age-appropriate text and details will spark the curiosity of animal lovers everywhere.

The barn owl may look cute, but it's a killer! In order to survive, this predator silently glides through the night to pounce on unsuspecting prey. In this book, readers meet many other predatory birds, including the peregrine falcon, bald eagle, and red kite. Stunning photographs of these birds in action accompany accessible text and facts about each bird's habitat, food, and weapons. The main text supports science curricula by highlighting predator-prey relationships as well as points about conservation and body part adaptation to certain kinds of hunting.