Product Description: With concise facts, poignant summaries, and a wide scope that covers the deadliest epidemics throughout history, this book may inspire readers to start carrying hand sanitizer. Some illnesses have been eradicated, butas readers will learnthere are still plenty of viruses to worry about...read more

Which of the following is the deadliest? The shark, the bear, or the mosquito? The answer may come as a surprise to some readers. After learning about this assortment of dangerous animals, even the bravest students will realize that maybe theyre not as safe at the top of the food change as they thought. Comparison charts and maps help to clarify this informational text.

Product Description: Humans have proven themselves to be their own worst enemies on many occasions. This unnerving compilation features blunders that had devastating consequences: pollution that destroyed lives, ruthless terrorist attacks, and moreall of which are as intriguing as they are horrifying...read more

Chronicles the most deadly wars throughout human history, detailing the death tolls, locations, and leaders of each.