The Deadliest Sea Creature

Written by Eleanor Spicer Rice · Illustrated by Max Temescu

Part of the The Deadliest series

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

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40 pages· ~640L

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Dive into the ocean's depths with Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice as she unveils the true dangers lurking beneath the waves. From the elegant box jellyfish to the fearsome great white shark, each creature competes for the title of the deadliest. But are they truly as terrifying as they seem? Explore their habitats, diets, and the crucial roles they play in their ecosystems. With humor and vivid illustrations, this journey reveals why these creatures deserve our respect and protection, challenging our perceptions of nature's most feared inhabitants.

From the publisher

Meet the deadliest sea creatures on Earth.Who’s the true danger of the sea? Is it the elegant box jellyfish? The fearsome great white shark? The elusive blue-ringed octopus? Or someone else?The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for sea creature interactions (Do not touch! Do not bother!) and introduces the contestants.This tale of teeth, tentacles, and toxins invites readers into the world of deadly sea creatures: where they live, what they eat–and what could happen if you ever come into contact with one. It also encourages readers to appreciate them, showing why they’re important to the places they live–and why we should protect them. With humor, accessible science, and a colorful graphic format by best-selling artist Max Temescu, The Deadliest: Sea Creature shows that even the deadliest things in nature may not be as scary as we think.

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