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Description
"Stonefish" by Golkar and Golriz is a nonfiction book about the stonefish, a venomous ocean predator. The book explains how stonefish hunt, hide, and survive in their ocean habitat, as well as how their spines release poison capable of killing predators or humans. The text is written in short, easy-to-read paragraphs accompanied by colorful photographs. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and resources for further reading.
Quick Summary
Dive into the sneaky world of the stonefish, the ocean's ultimate disguise master that pretends to be a rock but packs a deadly poison punch. Kids will be grossed out and amazed by how this master of disguise hides in plain sight, then strikes lightning-fast when prey swims by, all while carrying enough venom to seriously ruin someone's day. If your kid loves bizarre ocean creatures and icky nature facts like the "ick" factor in National Geographic Kids books, this short but fascinating read is a perfect catch. Ideal for young readers in grades 2-4 who crave weird sea creature knowledge but aren't quite ready for longer chapter books.