Book Series · 6 Books

The Deadliest Books

In order from The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now (The Deadliest #1, Scholastic Focus) to The Deadliest Sea Creature.

The Deadliest series is a set of 6 picture books by Eleanor Spicer Rice, published between 2021 and 2025. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 40 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$2469

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now (The Deadliest #1, Scholastic Focus)

By Deborah Hopkinson

Explore pandemics' impact from the Great Mortality to COVID-19.

206 pages· 21,781 words· Est. 3 hour read

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Summary: Journey through history's deadliest pandemics, from the Great Mortality to COVID-19. Discover how past societies battled these invisible foes and what lessons they offer for today's challenges. Filled with vivid images and intriguing facts, this exploration reveals the resilience and ingenuity of humanity in the face of relentless disease. Will understanding the past help us conquer the present?

The complete set

The Deadliest Series

6 books · Published 2021–2025

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$2469

The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now (The Deadliest #1, Scholastic Focus)

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

Explore pandemics' impact from the Great Mortality to COVID-19.

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$1697

The Deadliest Big Cat

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Which big cat reigns supreme in the wild's deadly contest?

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$1697

The Deadliest Snake

Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

Which snake reigns supreme in the ultimate deadly showdown?

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$1697

The Deadliest Flower

Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

Which flowering plant is the deadliest? Discover the lethal contenders.

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$1697

The Deadliest Sea Creature

Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

Discover the ocean's deadliest creatures and their surprising roles in the ecosystem.

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$1697

The Deadliest Insect

Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

Discover the world's deadliest insects and their surprising importance.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Deadliest series?

There are 6 books in the Deadliest series. It began with The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now (The Deadliest #1, Scholastic Focus) in 2021, and the newest book, The Deadliest Sea Creature, was published in 2025.