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Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Unpredictability is dangerous! That is why the Cape buffalo is an animal to avoid at all costs. Though this buffalo may appear mellow and seem to be minding its own business, it can charge at any moment. Encounter the brutal beast that is the Cape buffalo in this title.
11) Dengue fever
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Dengue fever ranks behind only malaria among diseases spread by insects as a threat to humans. The fight to eliminate the mosquitos that carry the disease has been slowed by environmental concerns and by political indifference. So, it is an emerging disease that is threatening larger sections of the worlds growing population, including parts of the United States. There is a timeline of the history of the disease and of efforts to eradicate it, and...
12) E. coli
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Traces the history of the e. coli bacteria and discusses medical science's efforts to find treatments for harmful forms of the bacteria.
13) Ebola
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
The Ebola virus is highly contagious, spreading through direct contact with blood and bodily fluids. This book outlines previous outbreaks of this very deadly disease and describes the massive efforts to contain the worst outbreak ever, which hit West Africa in 2014 and killed thousands. There is a timeline of the important dates on the detection and treatment of this disease. And there are stories of people who contracted this deadly disease and...
15) African lion
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Description
"Mislabeled as the King of the Jungle, African lions actually live on savannas and it's the females who do most of the hunting. Read all about the African lion's keen senses and outstanding stalking and hunting skills for taking down large, fast-moving prey"--
16) Black mamba
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"The black mamba eats mostly small rodents but kills thousands of people every year with its venomous bite when it feels threatened. As if that's not bad enough, it can move really fast! Read all about the biggest and deadliest snake in Africa"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"A bite from a black widow spider has more venom than a rattlesnake's. It won't kill you, but it will cause you a world of pain. Sadly, they live on every continent in the world except Antarctica. Read about the cannibalistic habits of this spider and how to spot one by the red or orange hourglass shape on its abdomen"--
19) Killer bees
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Killer bees were created by humans who were trying to make a more efficient bee for making honey. The new bee they made would swarm and attack intruders in great numbers. Read all about this aggressive bee and its gradual spread north in North America"--
20) Polar bear
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"A hungry polar bear is one of the most dangerous animals you will meet. A marine mammal, it hunts mostly seals on the sea ice in the Arctic. Read all about their amazing sense of smell, their giant paws, and razor-sharp claws that rip easily through prey"--
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