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The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals

Illustrated by Val Walerczuk
Published by Weldon Owen
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
LIST PRICE $19.99

About The Book

Learn about 36 dangerous animals in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts.

The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals takes you into the wilderness where you will encounter all sorts of wild and dangerous creatures.

From predatory orcas powering the waves to green anacondas ready to deliver a deadly hug, The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals captures a variety of dangerous animals through stunning illustrations. Meet charging hippos, shocking eels, venomous snails, and poisonous frogs. Fascinating and fearsome facts accompany every up-close illustration, explaining just why you shouldn’t get any closer.

Discover hundreds of fascinating facts about dangerous creatures in this gorgeous reference that you will revisit again and again.

36 CREATURES: Learn about dozens of ferocious creatures, from leopards and lions to sharks and scorpions.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring the animals to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall animal lovers of all ages.

MAP OF THE WORLD: Includes a beautiful, full-color map that shows where in the world each dangerous animal lives.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Birds.

About The Author

Tom Jackson has been a writer for more than 20 years. He has written over 100 books and contributed to many more, covering everything from climate change to axolotls to zoroastrianism. His specialities are zoology, natural history, technology, and all things scientific.

About The Illustrator

Val Walerczuk believes anything is possible when it comes to creating art. This internationally acclaimed illustrator is a stickler for accuracy and attention to detail, and is passionate about animals and natural history.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Weldon Owen (September 20, 2022)
  • Length: 80 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781681888699
  • Grades: 3 - 6
  • Ages: 8 - 12

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