Steve Backshall's Deadly 60

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From the nine-feet long Komodo Dragon through species such as the King Cobra, Lionfish, Fat-tail Scorpion and Poison Dart-frog to the diminutive but lethal Black Widow Spider, author Steve Backshall takes a fascinating look at the different types of natural venoms. Next, Steve joined the Natural History Unit’s fledgling expedition team, making the first ascent of a jungle peak and dropping into a vast sinkhole in the Mulu mountains in ‘Expedition Borneo’. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

He has published several books, Venom, Deadly 60, The Wildlife Adventurer’s Guide, and Looking For Adventure. Backshall is sharing his adventure with us - he is a modern day action hero and his encounters with the animals are very exciting. Steve’s outdoor sports CV includes having climbed the sixth highest mountain in the world (Cho Oyu 8201m) as well as many other ascents around the globe. Including the renowned, 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. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate.Using cunning, cutting-edge technology and pure daring, they will defeat their enemy – once and for all. Lets you learn about the ingenious techniques and weapons that some of our most dangerous animals are armed with. 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 BBC 1, CBBC, Discovery and Animal Planet channels. He has presented on Earth Pulse on the National Geographic channel, Springwatch and the primetime BBC series The One Show. Web icon An illustration of a computer application window Wayback Machine Texts icon An illustration of an open book.

It is full of exciting close up encounters with a plethora of species from the Brown Bear to the Mantis Shrimp, the Black Mamba to the Alligator Snapping Turtle. He began his career working for the Rough Guides and freelance travel writing for various publications including The Independent and The Times. Steve Backshall joins Anthony Horowitz and Charlie Higson writing the best adventure fiction with his third adventure in the gripping Falcon Chronicles, filled with intrigue, adventure, exotic wildlife and dramatic locations.

Growing up, he counted the animals that lived around him as his best pals – from the asthmatic donkey to the grass snakes in the manure heap! He travels the world to learn about the most inspiring animals, from boxing mantis shrimp to charging tigers. From learning how to catch crayfish and cook up a meal from nature’s supermarket, to learning about tracking, and from kayaking with seals to rock climbing to see peregrines. 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 BBC 1, CBBC, Discovery and Animal Planet channels.