Tiny But Deadly Critters

by Charles C. Hofer

Overview

The world is crawling with all sorts of bugs and other little critters. But don’t be fooled by their small size. Many of these creatures are quite dangerous. Some are armed with powerful poison that can kill a person. Others carry and spread deadly diseases. Brace yourself to discover some of the world’s tiniest killers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781663906311
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	Killer Nature
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	670L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Charles C. Hofer is a biologist, photographer, and writer living in southern Arizona. He’s a regular contributor to several award-winning magazines for young people, including Muse and Ask. Visit his website at www.charleschofer.com.

Table of Contents

Tiny Terrors 4

Black Widow Spider 6

Bark Scorpion 8

Giant Desert Centipede 10

Flower Sea Urchin 12

Geography Cone Snail 14

Bearded Fireworm 16

Africanized Honey Bees 18

Asian Giant Hornet 20

Bullet Ant 22

Tsetse Fly 24

Fleas 26

Mosquitoes 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

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