Don’t be fooled by the small size of a blue-ringed octopus. This little sea creature is one of the most venomous animals in the world! Its poison is strong enough to kill a human, and to make matters worse, there’s no known antidote! Packed with spectacular photos and interesting facts, Blue-Ringed Octopus: Small but Deadly introduces kids to the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these dangerous creatures. A narrative format will keep readers turning the pages for more.

All of these animals—from the mostly innocent black widow spider to the deadly taipan snake—have one thing in common: they use venom, or poison, for defense. Read about how these poisonous animals survive in their natural habitats and what part they play in the food chains and ecosystems in which they live. The question and answer feature throughout the book promotes reader inquiry, while the list of resources encourages further research and learning. This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous blue-ringed octopus of the Pacific and Indian oceans. Readers learn how these octopi use their colorful rings or stripes to warn predators and how they use venom to kill their prey. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.

Introduces the blue-ringed octopus, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, and the poisonous venom which it produces to kill its prey and defend itself against a threat.

The blue-ringed octopus is a tiny terror, and is one of the world’s most venomous creatures. Readers find out where it lives, how it develops, how it warns predators, what it eats, and if there is any hope for someone unfortunate enough to be bitten by one.

This book about the tiny, glowing blue-ringed octopus is sure to captivate young readers with its vivid photographs and engaging text. Readers will love learning about the blue-ringed octopus’s anatomy, habitat, and fatal venom. Color photographs make this reef-dwelling octopus come to life, as readers learn about the dangers of touching a blue-ringed octopus. Fun fact boxes supplement the text and deepen the reader’s understanding of the subject.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of the blue-ringed octopus.

The black mamba and the blue-ringed octopus are among Earth's most venomous animals. Beyond that, they have little in common. One is known for its great size; the other is adorably small. They'd never meet in real life because one lives on land and the other dwells in the ocean, but imagine if they did meet. What would the battle look like? Who might win? This engaging volume compares the animals' qualities to see who might emerge victorious. Striking images and amazing statistics enhance the narrative as it addresses important science concepts.