Monsters of the Animal Kingdom

Readers make interesting discoveries about nature's most monstrous animals, such as how vampire bats survive by feeding only on blood, and how anacondas squeeze their prey to death. Readers will learn fascinating and freaky facts about six of the world's creepiest predators. Graphic organizers compare how these animals stand out from their relatives, outline the creatures' body plans, and show where these animals live. Photographs present animals in their natural habitat and give readers a peek at these animals in action.