by Kevin Blake (Author)
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.
Number of Pages: 24
Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.2 x 8.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 15, 2018
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Deadly Scorpion Sting!
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 0.5