Most Deadly Creatures

Most Deadly Creatures is an informational report about marine animals, land animals, insects, and reptiles that have astonishing killing power, from stompers like African buffaloes and elephants to venomous killers like scorpions and snakes.  Amazing facts add interest – the Blue-ringed octopus is the size of a golf ball, but it can make enough venom to kill 26 people in minutes.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a contents and is divided into seven sections.  Section headings are used.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Labelled photographs and fact boxes support the text and add meaning.  A table displays key facts about each creature.  A glossary and index are provided.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of reports.

Some words may require clarification: furious, cunning, tropical, stalkers, territory, stampede, lethal, paralyse.

This title is from the Sails Literacy series. Hook readers and ignite their curiosity - over 700 levelled texts with bright, colourful, sophisticated designs.