Books About Venomous Animals

The Best Venomous Animals Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about venomous animals? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 6 Favorite Books About Venomous Animals

How Deadly Is That?
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2027

How Deadly Is That?

By Tom Jackson

Meet the planet's most dangerous creatures, then see how they rank against each other.

64 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Get up close to the deadliest animals on Earth, from the venomous bite of the Komodo dragon to a cheetah's claws and the jaws of a fangtooth fish. Packed with photographs and hundreds of facts, the book ends by ranking every animal by danger level.
Venomous Animals
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$2849
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

Venomous Animals

By Cari Meister · Back Off! Animal Defenses series

Some animals fight back with a painful bite or sting. How does venom work?

24 pages
4.0 Goodreads · 2 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Cobras, bees, stonefish and other animals protect themselves from predators by injecting venom. Full-color photos and leveled text show how these animals use fangs, stingers and spines, and an infographic explains how fangs deliver venom. Includes an activity, a glossary and an index.
Scorpions
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$2518
Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2000

Scorpions

By Allison Lassieur, Jose Gonzales (Illustrator), Steve Savage (Illustrator) · Animals in Order series

Explore the secretive world of scorpions across continents.

47 pages· 4,525 words· Est. 35 min read-aloud
5.0 Goodreads · 2 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Dive into the fascinating realm of scorpions, uncovering the unique traits of fourteen species from the Americas to Africa and beyond. What secrets do these elusive creatures hold in their diverse habitats?
Gaboon Vipers
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$2845
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Gaboon Vipers

By Chris Bowman · Amazing Snakes! series

Can you spot the hidden predator before it strikes?

24 pages· 269 words· Est. 3 min read
4.2 Goodreads · 6 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: In the dense underbrush, Gaboon vipers lie in wait, masters of disguise. Their prey, unaware of the danger, often comes perilously close. Discover the secrets of these elusive hunters and their remarkable camouflage skills. Will you be able to see them before they strike?
Snakes
Chapter Book · 2007

Snakes

By Sally Morgan

This book explores the biology, behavior, and habitats of snakes, detailing how they move, hunt, defend themselves, and interact with humans.

256 pages· 2,383 words
5.0 Goodreads · 2 ratings
Paperback
Spitting Cobras
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$2560
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Spitting Cobras

By Emily Rose Oachs · Amazing Snakes! series

Discover the deadly secret of spitting cobras' venomous aim.

24 pages· 317 words· Est. 3 min read
4.4 Goodreads · 10 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Uncover the fascinating world of spitting cobras, creatures capable of launching venom over six feet. This intriguing exploration reveals why eye contact with these serpents is a risky move. Dive into the captivating details that make these cobras both feared and fascinating, perfect for curious young minds eager to learn about nature's most unique predators.
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