Tiny Terrors!: The World's Scariest Small Creatures (Penguin Young Readers, Level 4) - Hardcover

Clarke, Ginjer L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0593383974 ISBN 13: 9780593383971

Publisher: Penguin Young Readers, 2022

Synopsis

Learn about the smallest and scariest creatures in the world in this photographic nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in real-life animals that can do unbelievable things!

Did you know that the blue dragon sea slug is the length of a paperclip but can store deadly jellyfish venom in its body for use against predators? Or that the golden poison dart frog is only an inch long, but its skin holds enough poison to kill ten people? These tiny terrors don't have to be big to be deadly!
 
With simple language and vivid photographs, Tiny Terrors!: The World's Scariest Small Creatures is perfect for emerging readers curious about the natural world and the terrifying but incredible creatures that live within it.
 

About this title

About the Author

Ginjer L. Clarke writes fun, fact-filled nonfiction books about weird, wonderful stuff. Her books have sold a combined total of more than 3 million copies worldwide, have appeared on best-seller lists, and have been featured in book fairs and on reading lists. Ginjer loves to learn new things and is excited to take readers on journeys around the world to explore unique habitats and the animals, plants, and people who live there.

Ginjer is an experienced and entertaining presenter and has appeared at more than 150 elementary schools, regional reading and writing conferences, statewide book festivals, bookstores and libraries, and even a zoo. She is a graduate of James Madison University and lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband, young son, and several silly-looking pets.

Reviews

Gr 1–3—This quick read shares just the bare facts about these deadly critters' size and manner of protecting themselves from predators or successfully attacking and killing their prey. An introductory letter to parents and teachers shares definitions of nonfiction and descriptive language, along with recommended activities. Then, each animal has a spread with clear illustrations from stock photos. Most of the creatures are lesser-known and vary in size: the Irukandji jellyfish is "about the size of your pinkie finger." Meanwhile, the Brazilian wandering spider is five inches wide. Clarke writes a smooth patter with exclamations to spice up word choices: "Bam!" "Poof!" "Whap!" "Pow!" A map of the world at the end shows the animals and where they live, but the photos are too small to see distinctly. The absence of back matter means the title does not include source material, documentation, or author credentials. VERDICT Not a first choice. Children who want a quick scare may enjoy this, but those who are proficient readers may find that this does not sustain their interest.—Nancy Call

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593383974
• ISBN 13: 9780593383971
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48