Steve Backshall embarks on his most daring adventure yet. He has just six months to travel six continents and find 60 of the deadliest creatures on the planet for the 26-part Children's BBC series of the same name which will air on BBC1 and the CBBC Channel. From lethal beauties to killer beasts, from the unseen to the unexpected, the one thing these creatures have in common is that they are all deadly. Steve's global adventure spans the continents and his encounters range from famous killers such as the African Cheetah, the Neotropical Piranha and the North American Grizzly Bear to less famous but no less deadly animals. For example, few are aware that the Pufferfish is armed with tetrodoxin, an exceptionally lethal poison, estimated to be 1,200 times more deadly than cyanide. Learn about the ingenious techniques and extraordinary weapons that some of our most dangerous animals are armed with. Including the renowned killers, the unexpected and the downright bizarre, this companion book to Steve Backshall's high adrenaline tour of the world's most deadly is not to be missed, by adults and children alike.
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If you're into snakes, bears, crocs and spiders, you'll love this... --Match of the Day
Steve's exciting new book, Deadly 60, is packed full of facts and photos of the planet's most fearsome creatures --National Geographic Kids
whatever wildlife he's dealing with, Backshall's high adrenaline yet thoughtful style, coupled with a colourful, glossy presentation, is likely to fire the enthusiasm of the next generation of nature-lovers --Bird Watching
rip-roaring, boy's own adventure
--Sunday Express
Steve's exciting new book, Deadly 60, is packed full of facts and photos of the planet's most fearsome creatures --National Geographic Kids
whatever wildlife he's dealing with, Backshall's high adrenaline yet thoughtful style, coupled with a colourful, glossy presentation, is likely to fire the enthusiasm of the next generation of nature-lovers --Bird Watching
rip-roaring, boy's own adventure
--Sunday Express
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Steve Backshall is a British naturalist, writer and television presenter. He has presented on the programme Earth Pulse on the National Geographic channel, as well as the popular BBC children's' series The Really Wild Show and the primetime BBC series The One Show and the Expedition series, where he visited remote places such as Guyana, Alaska, St Kilda and Borneo. His latest series, Steve Backshall's Deadly 60, starts in March 2009. Steve has written Venom for New Holland and is also an author for the Rough Guide series.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By J. Szabo
Format:Hardcover
This very reasonably-priced book is an excellent companion to the TV series,including some familiar "deadly" animals, as well as some less well-known ones.
The text is presented in two page spreads (one for each animal), in a lively and humerous style that will appeal to all ages.As well as the stunning photographs, there is plenty of good science, and a genuine sense of the wild. One disappointment was the omission of some of the "stars" of the TV series,but still a great present for animal lovers!
The text is presented in two page spreads (one for each animal), in a lively and humerous style that will appeal to all ages.As well as the stunning photographs, there is plenty of good science, and a genuine sense of the wild. One disappointment was the omission of some of the "stars" of the TV series,but still a great present for animal lovers!
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Mum of many
Format:Hardcover
My 9 year old son is a huge fan of the tv show so I bought the book for his birthday. He hasn't put it down since. It is full of information and is A4 format. Such a great hit we bought it for one of his cousins for christmas.
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I would recommend this book because it has 60 of some of the World's deadliest animals such as snakes, scorpions, sharks, bears and many other dangerous animals. When I first opened the book my eyes almost popped out their sockets! The book will tell you about animals from perigine falcons to the mighty polar bear. You may think that an elephant cannot hurt a human but if you think that you are wrong! There are mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and inverterbrates. There are killers, endangered and protected animals. Its the best book ever.
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Great book!
Brought this for my son aged 7 as he was doing a school project ref. deadly & nocturnal animals. he loved the book and has spent ages reading all the facts. Well worth the money.
Published 4 days ago by c.a.r.o.l.i.n.e
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Deadly 60
Excellent purchase. This was purchased for my son who loves deadly 60. We also purchased a dvd of deadly 60. With this and the dvd, my son has had lots of fun reading and watching. Read more
Published 16 days ago by MR DW HARES
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Bought for my 6 year old son, so although a bit too much for him at the moment, he likes the pictures and going through the book with someone. Read more
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I liked the way it's written like a diary
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I liked the way it's written like a diary
definitely recommend it:)
Published 1 month ago by me
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Great for older reader
I got this for my five year old who loves Deadly 60. It's a great book but there is a lot of text so it might suit a reader who's 8 or 9 better.
Published 1 month ago by Karen Morgan
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Easy reading
An interesting insite on the Deadly 60 programme and all those involved in it's production. Inspiring reading for my son (and me too)
Published 2 months ago by CMBose
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he loved it great stocking filler for xmas . he was really impressed cheers again ..... . . . . . .
Published 3 months ago by Sonia Jurado
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Great for information.
This book is full of facts and pictures. My daughter loves it and is a great deadly 60 fan. Unfortunately, i hate spiders, and there are a few great pictures of the horrible things... Read more
Published 3 months ago by kez
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Great Book
My 9 year old son is just glued to this book. It is also a good source of general knowledge. Overall very happy with the purcahse and will definitely recommend this book.
Published 4 months ago by Bis
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Good Buy
Bought for my daughter who loves deadly 60. I havent read this only flicked through it but it looks really good. My daughter has read it and she loves it.
Published 4 months ago by sallyb
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