Created especially for the Australian customer!
Get to know Australia's fiercest, most dangerous and most amazing wildlife.
Australia's Dangerous Creatures For Dummies provides a fascinating portrait of unique and deadly animals down-under -- including crocodiles, snakes, sharks, spiders and jellyfi sh. With a detailed description of each creature, its habitat and its typical behaviour, the authors also give you tips on observing them safely -- and what to do if you can't!
Discover how to:
- Survive in crocodile country
- Avoid a snake bite
- Identify deadly sea creatures
- Spot spiders around the home
- Treat bits, stings and other injuries
- Observe creatures safely in the wild
Introduction.
Part I: Getting Acquainted with Australia's Creatures.
Chapter 1. Revealing the Dangers of Australian Wildlife.
Chapter 2. Venturing Out.
Chapter 3. Preparing for What Nature Serves Up.
Part II: Exploring the Great Southern Land.
Chapter 4. Crocodile Country.
Chapter 5. Snakes: Legless and Lethal.
Chapter 6. Don't Let Size Fool You.
Chapter 7. Four-Legged Friend or Foe?
Chapter 8. Watch the Birdie.
Chapter 9. Australia's Living Icons.
Part III: Bays and Beaches.
Chapter 10. A Day at the Beach.
Chapter 11. Rock Pools, Reefs and Wrecks.
Chapter 12. Dangerous Creatures of the Deep.
Part IV: Urban Living.
Chapter 13. Along Came a Spider.
Chapter 14. Out and About.
Chapter 15. Unwelcome Gatecrashers.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16. Australia's Ten Deadliest Creatures.
Chapter 17. Ten Ways to Stay Safe.
Chapter 18. Ten Safe Places to See Australian Wildlife.
Part VI: The Appendixes.
Appendix A: First Aid Techniques.
Appendix B: First Aid Fast Finder.
Index.
Graeme Lofts is a professional writer with a host of successful science textbooks under his belt.
Peg Gill is a biology lecturer and tutor who loves native plants and animals.
Get to know Australia's fiercest, most dangerous and most amazing wildlife.
Includes first aid tips and what to do in an emergency!
Australia's Dangerous Creatures For Dummies provides a fascinating portrait of unique and deadly animals down-under - including crocodiles, snakes, sharks, spiders and jelly fish. With a detailed description of each creature, its habitat and its typical behaviour, the authors also give you tips on observing them safely - and what to do if you can't!
Discover how to:
Survive in crocodile country
Avoid a snake bite
Identify deadly sea creatures
Spot spiders around the home
Treat bits, stings and other injuries
Observe creatures safely in the wild
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Distributor: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 04-22-2008
Pages: 346
Measurements: 217.5mm X 140.5mm X 27.5mm X 16.23oz
