Of the River (Scary Creatures)

by Gerard Cheshire

0 ratings • 0 reviews • 0 shelved
Book cover for Of the River

Bookhype may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure.

"Scary Creatures" is an entertaining series investigating the more grisly aspects of natural history. Do monsters live in rivers? What makes piranhas so scary? What is a 'living fossil'? How can fish be shocking? This book takes a look at river-dwelling creatures from around the globe, from the tiny-but-deadly mosquito to aggressive hippos and giant catfish. "Scary Creatures of the River" is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. It includes special x-ray pages that enable readers to see how the internal structure of an animal corresponds to its external appearance. The book features startlingly realistic illustrations and impressive photographs. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text. Informative captions, a glossary, facts section and an index make this title an ideal educational text.
  • ISBN10 1906370869
  • ISBN13 9781906370862
  • Publish Date 3 June 2009
  • Publish Status Transferred
  • Out of Print 21 August 2013
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Salariya Book Company Ltd
  • Imprint Book House
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 32
  • Language English