100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet: What to Do if it Happens to You by Anna Claybourne

Did you know that hippos kill more people than sharks do?  Would you know what to do if either of those animals was coming for you?  If you’d like to be prepared, 100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet is a great place to start your survival training.  Each entry in this slim volume features full-color photographs, a risk rating, a survival rating, and instructions on dealing with each particular danger in a variety of situations.  The comprehensive and well-organized table of contents allows the reader to find any information they are looking for quickly, while the engaging text entices them to read straight through.  Teachers may find 100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet a useful resource for the early stages of inquiry projects.  It is a strong pick for reluctant readers with a taste for nonfiction. --Regan Schwartz

Claybourne, Anna. 100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet. New York: Scholastic, 2011. Print.