Children's Encyclopedia of Predators (Arcturus Children's Reference Library, 17)

About the Author\nAlex Woolf is a published author of over eighty books of fiction and non fiction, mainly for children and young adults. He lives in North London, England.\n(non-fiction)
Claire Philip is an experienced children's editor and writer based in the Essex countryside. She loves writing nonfiction books to ignite a sense of wonder in children, and has worked on hundreds of titles over the last ten years. Her favourite topics are the natural world, science, history.\n(fiction)
Claire Philip is an experienced children's editor and writer based in the beautiful Lake District. She loves writing both fact and fiction books for young children-especially magical fairy tales. As well as working on lots of books, she enjoys walking in the hills, yoga, and cuddling her cat Bruce.\nSet off on an extraordinary tour of the world's most dangerous creatures with this hardcover visual encyclopedia.\nThis extraordinary full-color guide combines exceptional wildlife photography with incredible facts about the world's deadliest predators. From big cats to sharks and bears, young readers can discover the surprising techniques that these wild hunters use to track and bring down their prey, the strategies that catch their victims unawares and the tactics that lure prey right to them.\nIncludes:
• Big cats: lions, tigers, snow leopards, cheetahs
• Bears: brown bears, grizzlys, polar bears
• Crocadilions: crocodiles, caimans, gharials, alligators
• Sharks: tiger sharks, hammerhead sharks, great whites
• Snakes: cobras, rattlesnakes, boas
• Spiders: black widows, tarantulas, hunting spiders
• And more!\nFact boxes pull out key stats of each animal, including their habitat, size, lifespan and diet. A glossary of key terms is also included, making this book a wonderful resource to support home and school learning.\nAn ideal reference book for wildlife fans aged 8+.\nABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Children's Reference Library series uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.