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Deep in the jungles of Thailand, Gareth Pike awoke one sunny morning in 2007. As he was getting dressed, he reached down to grab a pair of shorts off his floor. Suddenly, Gareth felt a horrible stinging pain in his thumb. Then he spotted a deadly black scorpion scurrying away. "I was in dreadful pain," said Gareth. Would he survive his encounter with a venomous scorpion? Learn all about venomous scorpions in this engrossing narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It's packed with exciting wildlife encounters, cutting-edge science, and loads of info about venom and its deadly effects.

 
Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 7
Reading Level Grade 4
BISACS JNF024020, JNF051150, JNF003120
Genre Narrative Nonfiction
Copyright 2019
Publisher Bearport Publishing
Series Envenomators
Language English
ISBN 9781684026593, 9781684027057
Title Format Reinforced book, Unlimited Access eBook
Dewey 595.4'6
ATOS Reading Level 5.5
Guided Reading Level P
Lexile Reading Level 950
AR Quiz Number 197394
Author Kevin Blake
 

Bookworm for Kids Blog Review of Deadly Scorpion Sting!

Friends of creepy crawlies and more dangerous creatures will not only get a thrill but learn all sorts of things about the world of scorpions.

The theme of this book is very clear—deadly scorpions. The first page already introduces a wild environment in the jungles of Thailand and a man who lost his life thanks to a tiny black scorpion. The ominous tone is set…and it’s clear why this book isn’t recommend for younger readers. But this isn’t a ‘horror’ story. Rather, facts are everything, and while the danger of the venom is clear, the scientific end stays front and center. A few real-life stories from victims, who’ve been stung by scorpions give the book a creepy setting which is sure to intrigue readers, but at the same time, the scorpions are explained, investigated and presented not only from a biological stand-point but also from a chemical one. Readers learn that the venom might be dangerous, but it also offers hopes for the future in medicinal areas.

Various species of scorpions are presented with bright, clear photos which present them in the natural habitat. The anatomy is briefly explained, habits, anti-venom and the truth about scorpion stings. While the main information is presented in paragraph form, other interesting tidbits are scattered in bubbles throughout the page, making it fun to flip through. At the end of the book, there’s a glossary, a small chart of the three scorpions to really look out for, an index, places where more information can be found, and a website address to also learn more.

It’s a short, bright book which especially reluctant readers will appreciate. The information is well laid-out, making it interesting and enjoyable to flip through time and again.

Author/Illustrator biography
Correlations
Detailed maps
Glossary of key words
Index
Online learning supplement
Sources for further research
Table of contents
Full-color photographs
 
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