Terror in the Tropics

by Timothy J. Bradley

Overview

Elementary readers are invited to discover terrifying plants and animals of the tropics in this fascinating nonfiction title. Readers will discover what makes poisonous plants so harmful and why dangerous jungle animals are so deadly through bright images, engaging diagrams and charts, informational text, and captivating facts. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources like a bibliography and a list of useful websites for learning more. Keep students reading from cover to cover with this high-interest book featuring Time For Kids© content!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433348983
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	01/15/2013
Series:	TIME FOR KIDS®: Informational Text
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	538,338
Product dimensions:	5.46(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	810L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 18 Years

About the Author

As a writer, Timothy J. Bradley's books have earned awards and accolades from reviewers such as The Horn Book Review, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist. As an illustrator, Tim has worked with artists such as Syd Mead (Blade Runner, Tron, 2010, Aliens) and companies such as Hasbro on Transformers, Star Wars, and Jurassic Park toys. A life-long sci-fi fan, Tim is happy to bring the big, weird, and wild side of science fiction to a new generation. He lives with his wife and son in Southern California, where he can't help but wonder """"What if . . . """" every time he looks out the window.