The Deathstalker Scorpion

It’s hard to believe but some people keep aggressive and dangerous deathstalker scorpions as pets. Readers learn where this arachnid lives, what it likes to eat, the power of its venom, what medical science has done with this venom to treat patients, and why it lives up to its terrifying name.

Don't touch the deathstalker scorpion! If it doesn't nab you with its pinschers, it will sting you with toxic venom from the end of its tail. Read about the deathstalker before you become its next victim.

It’s fight time for the deathstalker scorpion and the Sydney funnel-web spider! One animal is The Stinging Striker, and the other animal is The Web Master. Both fighters can inject potent venom. But which one will be crowned champion of the Attack of the Arachnids?

The deathstalker scorpion is one of the world's most dangerous creatures, and it's hardly 3 inches long! This poisonous scorpion lives in hot, arid areas of Africa and the Middle East, hiding in burrows during the day and hunting for prey at night. The deathstalker's sting is very venomous and often deadly. The text in this volume addresses several important elementary science topics, including life cycle, conservation, and technology. Close-up photographs of deathstalkers help readers connect to the text, and frequent sidebars offer further chances to broaden their scientific knowledge.

It’s hard to believe but some people keep aggressive and dangerous deathstalker scorpions as pets. Readers learn where this arachnid lives, what it likes to eat, the power of its venom, what medical science has done with this venom to treat patients, and why it lives up to its terrifying name.

Scorpions protect themselves with stingers. While many are painful but not deadly to humans, some, like the deathstalker scorpion, can deliver a fatal sting. Fast facts and full-color photographs bring this eight-legged, nocturnal animal to life in the hands on any young reader. Even the most reluctant readers will be eager to read this book from cover to cover.

Scorpions and tarantulas may be small. But these two animals know how to fight! In this high-interest title, reluctant readers will learn about how these two creatures get ready to battle. Visual features offer stats and comparisons to highlight traits of each animal. A final fight scene applies the content of the book in an action-packed finale!