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The Book of Deadly Animals
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Animals are all around us, at the zoo, on the campsite and even in the bedroom, and nearly all of them are harmless. This book looks at the few that are not. Gordon Grice, an award-winning writer, guides readers through the animal world's most dangerous creatures, from bears and sharks to big cats and crocodiles.
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The book pairs surprising facts about these predators with accounts of their meetings with people. The writing has a dark, wry humour, and it is illustrated with striking photographs of large animals and tiny insects alike. It is meant to make readers shiver, laugh and marvel in equal measure.
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