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Starred Review Deadly Adorable Animals

From the Series ShockZone ™ — Deadly and Dangerous

  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Imagine a creature that would gnaw on the tail of a crocodile or crush a seal’s skull with its razor-sharp teeth. Are you picturing a grizzly or other tough-looking critter? If so, you’re wrong! The animals that do these things are none other than adorable otters and fluffy polar bears! Many adorable animals can actually be pretty vicious. Find out which cuties are killers and see how they take down their prey.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Science
Copyright 2013
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand ShockZone ™
Imprint LernerClassroom, Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2013-01-01
Reading Counts! Level 4.5
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF003000, JNF051150
Dewey 591.47
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 6.375 x 9.25
Lexile 740
Guided Reading Level S
ATOS Reading Level 4.5
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 155643
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Awards, Bibliography/further reading, Index, Reviewed, Sidebars, Starred Reviews, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Awards

  • Notable Award VOYA's Perfect Tens List, Winner, 2014

Reviews

Starred Review VOYA

Reviewed on 1 October 2013

“A thrilling, thought-provoking study of dangerous jobs, this work should appeal to a wide array of readers of both genders….This is a captivating addition to the reference shelf.” —starred, VOYA

Library Media Connection

Reviewed on 1 August 2013

“With an emphasis on the ‘wow’ and the ‘gross,’ these beautifully photographed books will appeal to readers, especially boys. They could also serve as hi-lo books for older, struggling readers.” —Library Media Connection