Toxic

The World's Deadliest Creatures

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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

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 poisonous secret; tiny flashy octopuses that can kill in minutes; sinister spiders, snakes and scorpions… Discover a spine-tingling collection of toxic animals, and learn about the astonishing strategies they use to deliver venom and poison.

Includes a feature on 'A Day in the Life of a Toxicologist', a quiz and more poisonous facts.
Extent: 48 pp
Format: PLC
Publication date: 2022-09-15
Size: 32.0 x 25.7 cm
ISBN: 9780500652916
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
About the Authors

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. Tània García is an acclaimed illustrator and designer from Barcelona. Her book Uno, Un Millón was shortlisted for the AOI’s World Illustration Awards 2021 in the Children’s Publishing category.

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