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Close encounters with dangerous animals
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Close encounters with dangerous animals
Melissa Stewart’s Level 3 nonfiction book introduces 12 animals known for their dangerous qualities, including sharks, snakes, jellyfish, the blue-ringed octopus, and the Sydney funnel web spider. Its examples connect animal identification with specific reasons these creatures pose a threat, bringing together a range of species in an educational overview. The National Geographic Kids Readers labeling and Level 3 designation frame the book as part of a leveled children’s reading series.
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