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"From 14-year-old Joseph Dunn who was the lone survivor of the Shark Attacks of 1916, to 9-year-old Mike Kramer who, with the help of his quick-thinking parents, survived the Peshtigo fire of 1871 (which took place on the very same day in history as the Great Chicago Fire!), to the 13-year-old girl who survived a terrifying attack by a box jellyfish, this is a collection of unforgettable narrative non-fiction stories of unimaginable destruction --...
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Provides the true stories of people who fought to survive after being attacked by wild animals, including Bethany Hamilton who had her arm eaten by a shark, Michael Fay who was attacked by an African elephant, and Vern Roberts who was attacked by a swarm of bees.
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Explores some of the animals that have natural ninja-like talents, including geckos who can grip almost any surface, sea urchins who release tiny sharp objects that bear a striking resemblance to throwing stars when attacked, bombardier beetles who deploy its chemical blaster, and more.
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When people get too close to wild animals, the results can be fatal. Deadly Encounters discovers that dangerous confrontations are on the increase. Today, as more and more people trek off into national parks in search of nature, and housing suburbs expand into wildlife habitats, people and wild animals are being forced to compete for the same space. Canadian cyclist Pierre Richards escapes a grizzly bear attack, while Mary Daburi, the wife of an East...
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Wild animals are often cute. But even the most adorable creatures can sometimes snap and bite your face off. Sharks and grizzly bears certainly have the power to rip people limb-from-limb. But animals such as chimpanzees or even pet dogs can also cause a lot of bodily harm. See how these people survived some much-too-close encounters. --Publishers description from Amazon.com.
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No grizzly has ever killed a human in Glacier National Park before... until tonight. Eleven-year-old Melody Vega and her family come to Glacier every year. Mel loves it here ― the beautiful landscapes and wildlife make it easy to forget her real-world troubles. But this year is different. With Mom gone, every moment in the park is a reminder of the past. Then Mel comes face-to-face with a mighty grizzly. She knows basic bear safety: Don't turn...
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Mel se ha pasado toda su vida huyendo de los problemas. Si quiere sobrevivir está noche, deberá encontrar el valor para enfrentar sus miedos. Esta atrevida novela gráfica basada en los ataques de osos grises de 1967 cuenta la historia de uno de los episodios más trágicos en la historia de los parques nacionales de Estados Unidos: un verano del terror que cambió para siempre las concepciones de cómo pueden humanos y osos grises coexistir...
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A global thriller about a wave of violent animal attacks against humans sweeping the planet. Jackson Oz, a young, renegade American zoologist who spends his days running safaris in the wilds of Africa, notices the strange behavior of the animals. As the assaults become more cunning, coordinated and ferocious, he is thrust into the race to unlock the mystery of the pandemic before there's no place left for people to hide.
11) The water bears
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"Newt Gomez has a thing with bears. Last year he survived a bear attack. And this year, he finds an unusual bear statue that just might grant wishes. Newt's best friend, Ethan, notices a wishbone on the statue and decides to make a wish. When it comes true, Newt thinks it's a coincidence. Even as more people wish on the bear and their wishes come true, Newt is not convinced. But Newt has a wish too: while he loves his home on eccentric Murphy Island,...
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The year is now 2027 and the world has reached a tipping point! The human population continues to dwindle due to the sterility problem and a devastating threat rises in the form of "the hybrids," an army of unstoppable lab-made creatures who are hellbent on destroying mankind. Although the team has become estranged over the past decade, Jackson, Jamie, Abraham, Dariela and Logan are forced to overcome their differences and reunite when they learn...
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This book is a scientific thriller that exposes the dark side of SeaWorld, America's most beloved marine mammal park. It centers on the battle with the multimillion-dollar marine park industry over the controversial and even lethal ramifications of keeping killer whales in captivity. Following the story of marine biologist and animal advocate at the Humane Society of the United States, Naomi Rose, the author tells the story of the two-decade fight...
15) Deadly Camargue
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International Dagger Award shortlisted author Cay Rademacher delivers a captivating follow-up to his atmospheric Murderous Mistral. August: the air over Provence shimmers in suffocating heat. Capitaine Roger Blanc and his colleague Marius Tonon are called to the Camargue. A black fighting bull has escaped from the pasture and has gored a cyclist. A bizarre accident, or so it initially seems. Until Blanc discovers evidence that someone left the gate...