Get ready to wince, gasp, and grin! Animals That Make Me Say OUCH! is packed with bitey, stingy, spiky, and shocking facts that show just how wild the animal kingdom can be. Perfect for curious kids aged 7–10, this photo-rich nonfiction book is all about nature’s most powerful defenses and surprising survival tactics.
Ever wonder how hard a lion’s claws can slash? Or why jellyfish sting? Or what happens when a meerkat snacks on a scorpion? From toxic frogs to venomous snakes, kicking zebras to spine-covered caterpillars, this fascinating book delivers the “ouch!” with science, humor, and incredible photos straight from the National Wildlife Federation.
Written by award-winning author Dawn Cusick, this book turns pain into power as kids discover how animals use their bodies to protect, hunt, and survive.
Pages: 80
Age Range: 7-10
Author: Dawn Cusick
Illustrator: Photos from National Wildlife Federation
Publisher: Charlesbridge