Snakes Alive

by Penny Clarke

Published July 2003


"Scary Creatures" is an entertaining series investigating the more grisly aspects of natural history. What kinds of animals can survive in sub-zero temperatures? What can they find to eat during the long Arctic winters? Is the Arctic in danger, and what can we do to help? The book introduces us to the whole range of Arctic animals, from the seriously scary polar bear to the smaller creatures on which it preys. "Scary Creatures Of the Arctic" is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Special x-ray pages 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.

Why do cities attract scary creatures? Are we a threat to these creatures, or are they a threat to us? Why do we need clean water? What might be hiding in our homes? This book introduces the scary creatures that share our homes, streets and cities, and explains how human activity can both help and hinder these creatures' lives and habitats. "Scary Creatures of the City" is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Special x-ray pages 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.

How are mountains and volcanoes formed? Do scary creatures live in mountains? What happens when a volcano erupts? Are there mountains under the sea? This book takes an in-depth look at mountain environments all over the world, from how mountains and volcanoes sustain life, to the creatures that live and hunt in them. "Scary Creatures of the Mountains" is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Special x-ray pages 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.

Big Cats

by Penny Clarke

Published 1 September 2002


Sharks

by Penny Clarke

Published 1 August 2002

Hippos

by Penny Clarke

Published 10 July 2009


Wolves

by Penny Clarke

Published 1 March 2004
Wolves is packed with facts written in an accessible question and answer format. Hold the special x-ray pages up to the light to see how the internal structure of wolves corresponds to their external appearance. The book features startlingly realistic illustrations and impressive wildlife photography. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text.

Of the City

by Penny Clarke

Published 3 June 2009
"Scary Creatures" is an entertaining series investigating the more grisly aspects of natural history. Why do cities attract scary creatures? Are we a threat to these creatures, or are they a threat to us? Why do we need clean water? What might be hiding in our homes? This book introduces the scary creatures that share our homes, streets and cities, and explains how human activity can both help and hinder these creatures' lives and habitats. "Scary Creatures of the City" is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Special x-ray pages 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.

Of the Wetlands

by Penny Clarke

Published 1 February 2009
"Scary Creatures" is an entertaining series investigating the more grisly aspects of natural history. What is a wetland? What scary creatures live in them? Are wetlands always wet? Are wetlands in danger, and what can we do to help? This book introduces us to a variety wetland animals from all around the world, and explores the diverse range of wetland environments that these creatures live in. "Scary Creatures of the Wetlands" is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. This book features: special x-ray pages enable readers to see how the internal structure of an animal corresponds to its external appearance; startlingly realistic illustrations and impressive photographs; and, informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text.

Of the Mountains

by Penny Clarke

Published 19 November 2008
Scary Creatures is an entertaining series investigating the more grisly aspects of natural history. How are mountains and volcanoes formed? Do scary creatures live in mountains? What happens when a volcano erupts? Are there mountains under the sea? This book takes an in-depth look at mountain environments all over the world, from how mountains and volcanoes sustain life, to the creatures that live and hunt in them. Scary Creatures of the Mountains is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Special x-ray pages 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.