Elementary readers are invited to discover terrifying plants and animals of the tropics in this fascinating nonfiction title. Readers will discover what makes poisonous plants so harmful and why dangerous jungle animals are so deadly through bright images, engaging diagrams and charts, informational text, and captivating facts. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources like a bibliography and a list of useful websites for learning more. Keep students reading from cover to cover with this high-interest book featuring Time For Kids© content!