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Killer Animals

Which frog uses poison to protect itself? What`s more deadly, a mosquito or a crocodile? Find out in ”Top Ten Worst: Killer Animals”. Filled with nasty creatures you certainly wouldn`t want to meet, this book features advice on how to avoid a shark attack and how to combat a mosquito attack, amongst other fascinating facts and vital statistics. Colourful and humourous illustrations accompany the terrifying text, which features information on how to survive everything from the worst volcanic eruption to the world`s deadliest animal. Captions and speech bubbles bring the illustrations to life while `Vital Statistics` fact boxes fill you in on all the details. It features a full glossary and index, which backs up the scientific and historical information found within the book.
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Which frog uses poison to protect itself? What`s more deadly, a mosquito or a crocodile? Find out in ” Top Ten Worst: Killer Animals”. Filled with nasty creatures you certainly wouldn`t want to meet, this book features advice on how to avoid a shark attack & how to combat a mosquito attack, amongst other fascinating facts & vital statistics. Colourful & humourous illustrations accompany the terrifying text, which features information on how to survive everything from the worst volcanic eruption to the world`s deadliest animal. Captions & speech bubbles bring the illustrations to life while ` Vital Statistics` fact boxes fill you in on all the details. It features a full glossary & index, which backs up the scientific & historical information found within the book.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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