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The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals

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Learn about 36 dangerous animals in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts. The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals takes you into the wilderness where you will encounter all sorts of wild and dangerous creatures. From predatory orcas powering the waves to green anacondas... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals

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Learn about 36 dangerous animals in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts.

The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals takes you into the wilderness where you will encounter all sorts of wild and dangerous creatures. From predatory orcas powering the waves to green anacondas ready to deliver a deadly hug, The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals captures a variety of dangerous animals through stunning illustrations. Meet charging hippos, shocking eels, venomous snails, and poisonous frogs. Fascinating and fearsome facts accompany every up-close illustration, explaining just why you shouldn’t get any closer.

Discover hundreds of fascinating facts about dangerous creatures in this gorgeous reference that you will revisit again and again.

36 CREATURES: Learn about dozens of ferocious creatures, from leopards and lions to sharks and scorpions.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring the animals to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall animal lovers of all ages.

MAP OF THE WORLD: Includes a beautiful, full-colour map that shows where in the world each dangerous animal lives.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Birds.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798886743449

Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 September 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Val Walerczuk

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 272.0mm

Height: 370.0mm

Weight: 971g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Tom Jackson has been a writer for more than 20 years. He has written over 100 books and contributed to many more, covering everything from climate change to axolotls to zoroastrianism. His specialities are zoology, natural history, technology, and all things scientific.

Val Walerczuk believes anything is possible when it comes to creating art. This internationally acclaimed illustrator is a stickler for accuracy and attention to detail, and is passionate about animals and natural history.

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