Creatures of the rain forest
By: by Matthew Rake ; illustrated by Simon Mendez
Contributors: Mendez, Simon (Illustrator), illustrator
Series: Real-life monsters
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2016
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780545940146
Copyright date: 2016
Subjects: Rain forest animals; Juvenile literature; Dangerous animals; Faune des forêts pluviales; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse; Animaux dangereux
Description: "Track down the ten most awe-inspiring animals in the rain forests of the world. Step away from those jaws, claws, and muscles, because here you'll find the largest snake in the world, blood-sucking vampires, an eel that kills its prey with electric shocks. Come face to face with these extreme animals and learn their secrets!--Back cover
Notes: Includes index.

Ages 8-12.

Grades 4-6.
Table of contents: title: Rain forest monsters; title: Mild-mannered mini-monster : treehopper; title: Totally toxic : poison dart frog; title: Pure poison : Brazilian wandering spider; title: Iron strength : Hercules beetle; title: Flying bloodsucker : common vampire bat; title: Hairy horror : Goliath bird-eating spider; title: King of the river : Goliath tigerfish; title: A really shocking fish : electric eel; title: The big squeeze : green anaconda; title: Apex predator : harpy eagle; title: Rogues' gallery; title: Want to know more?