Dangerous Animals

Get ready to explore the wild side of the animal kingdom! This list gathers exciting, informative, and wonderfully illustrated books about some of the world’s most dangerous creatures. From powerful predators to tiny but mighty critters, these books help young readers discover how these animals survive, why they behave the way they do, and what makes them so fascinating. Perfect for curious minds who love adventure, nature, and a little bit of danger—safely from the comfort of a book!

Updated June 11, 2026
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Dangerous Animals

Get ready to explore the wild side of the animal kingdom! This list gathers exciting, informative, and wonderfully illustrated books about some of the world’s most dangerous creatures. From powerful predators to tiny but mighty critters, these books help young readers discover how these animals survive, why they behave the way they do, and what makes them so fascinating. Perfect for curious minds who love adventure, nature, and a little bit of danger—safely from the comfort of a book!

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100 most feared creatures
Claybourne, Anna
Paper Book
Dare to discover the world's most ferocious creatures and uncover the deadliest of facts. Who fights off a killer creature by spraying acid-filled blood from their eyes? How does the slender deep-sea gulper swallow prey twice its size? Who sucks out blood from its prey...
Dangerous animals
Nixon, James
Paper Book
Impress your friends (and yourself) with just how much you know about dangerous animals! Loads of facts and stats will bring the world of deadly creatures to life - from venemous snakes and spiders to wild dogs, bears and man-eating sharks - this book will ensure you really do Know It All. ...
Killer animals
Turner, Tracey.
Paper Book
Have you ever: Wrestled a crocodile? Dived with great white sharks? Had a tarantula walk on your hand? If you answered NO to all of the above then this is the book for you! Are you a scaredy cat? Perfect! Feel frightened of animals? Woohoo! Inside you can read about...
Snakes
Stewart, Melissa
Paper Book
They're SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you'll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all...
Deadly animals
Brook, Henry
Paper Book
Ideal for tempting reluctant readers away from the internet, this thrilling book about deadly animals offers short chunks of simple text, stunning photographs and detailed diagrams. With carefully selected internet links to websites.
Scary animals
Ganeri, Anita
Paper Book
First Fabulous Facts is an illustrated non-fiction series for 3-5 year olds. Fun and fascinating facts engage young children and bring their favourite interests, hobbies and obsessions to life. Scary Animals takes a look at the world's biggest, poisonous and above all, scariest...
Deadly factbook. Mammals
Johnson, Jinny
Paper Book
Packed with fascinating facts and drawing on Steve's own amazing experiences, this is the DEADLY guide to mammals for Steve Backshall fans everywhere. Illustrated throughout with full colour photographs and art.
Predators
Backshall, Steve
Paper Book
Join DEADLY presenter Steve Backshall as he comes face to face with the world's deadliest animals, in a book packed with fascinating facts, killer statistics and stunning photographs. Combined with his own incredible experiences with creatures, large and small, Steve reveals tricks of camouflage,...
Minibeasts : insects and spiders
Johnson, Jinny
Paper Book
Packed with fascinating facts and drawing on Steve's own amazing experiences, this is the second fact-filled Deadly guide for Steve Backshall fans everywhere. Illustrated throughout with full colour photographs and art.
Lifesize deadly animals
Henn, Sophy
Paper Book
WINNER! 2024 English 4-11 Picture Book Awards - Non-fiction 4-7 WINNER! BEST NON-FICTION BOOK - Made For Mums Toy Awards Shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards - Children's Book Cover of the Year Let's go on a LIFESIZE adventure! Step into...
Sharks
Stewart, David
Paper Book
Books with X-Ray Vision: Sharks is an ingenious and innovative new title where children can hold some of the pages up to the light to see the insides of the terrifying ocean predators. Alongside these dazzling optical effects, the book also provides...
Bizarre beasts
Backshall, Stephen
Paper Book
Did you know that there is such a thing as a bone-eating snot-flower worm? Or that the secretary bird kills its prey by stamping on it! Discover the world's most extraordinary creatures in the fifth factbook from BAFTA AWARD-winning, TV Deadly presenter Steve Backshall. ...
Friend or foe : the whole truth about animals that people love to hate
Kaner, Etta
Paper Book
Animal record breakers
Parker, Steve
Paper Book
Meet the animals that set world records! This fun look at a menagerie of fascinating creatures features bold, kid-pleasing graphics and easy-to-grasp comparisons. They're amazing! Discover the greatest record-breakers of the animal world--the tallest, largest, strongest, deadliest,...
Animal record breakers
Parker, Steve
Paper Book
They're amazing! From man-eating sharks to snakes that grow longer than buses, meet the greatest record-breakers of the animal world the tallest, largest, strongest, deadliest, fastest, and freakiest. These extreme creatures roam the land, swim in the sea, and fly in the sky, and fascinating facts...
Navigators: Animals
Smith, Miranda
Paper Book
Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics. Discover the...
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