Venom: Marilyn Singer

by Marilyn Singer is a captivating nonfiction book for young readers that explores the dangerous yet fascinating world of toxic creatures. Rather than just a list of scary animals, the book provides a deep dive into the science of how toxins work and the evolutionary reasons why certain species possess them. Overview of the Book

Maya turned around. She didn't yell. She didn't cry. She simply looked Chloe in the eye. She let her expression go flat, unreadable, like the black glass of a spider’s carapace. venom marilyn singer

Rattler, sidewinder, copperhead, cottonmouth— some snakes inject venom through hollow fangs. They hunt small prey. They do not strike me as evil, merely wary, hungry. by Marilyn Singer is a captivating nonfiction book

: Protecting themselves and their families from predators. She didn't yell

: Rattlesnakes, scorpions, and exotic amphibians. Educational Approach

animals, like the poison dart frog , are toxic when touched or eaten; they use their toxins primarily for self-defense.

Highlights lethal marine life, including jellyfish and the puffer fish .