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It's a battle between two fearsome, fanged beasts! Today, the Siberian tiger holds the record as the world's biggest cat. But in prehistoric times, the sabre-toothed cat held that title as it prowled the land for prey. Learn what makes these similar animals such effective hunters. Then decide which fierce fighter would beat the other in battle.

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It's a clash between two horned beasts! The rhinoceros is one of the largest animals living on land today. But millions of years ago, the triceratops was one of the biggest and most powerful beasts of its time. Learn what makes these similar creatures so impressive. Then decide which tank-like beast would achieve victory in a fight.

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The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don’t try to snuggle with these fuzzy creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly strong. Still others are poisonous or carry deadly diseases. Prepare to meet some of the world’s cuddliest killers!

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It's a battle between two terrifying, tooth-filled predators! The great white shark is today's largest predatory fish. But millions of years ago, megalodon ruled the seas as the ocean's deadliest hunter. Learn what makes these similar monsters of the sea so deadly. Then decide which one would triumph if they battled in the ocean's depths.

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It's a fight between two fierce armoured reptiles! Today's crocodiles are powerful, sneaky hunters. But millions of years ago, the deinosuchus was one of the biggest predators of its time. Learn what makes these similar beasts so dangerous. Then decide which of the fearsome foes would emerge victorious in a beastly brawl.

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The world is crawling with all sorts of insects and other tiny creatures. But don’t be fooled by their small size. Many of these creatures are quite dangerous. Some are armed with powerful poison that can kill a person. Others carry and spread deadly diseases. Brace yourself to discover some of the world’s tiniest killers!

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Halloween is a holiday that features all things creepy and scary! Also known as All Hallows' Eve, people enjoy decorating their homes with carved pumpkins, spider webs, skeletons and other creepy items. Many kids love to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. Some people enjoy watching scary movies. Discover how this holiday began and the spooky ways people have fun with it.

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Halloween is a holiday that features all things creepy and scary! Also known as All Hallows’ Eve, people enjoy decorating their homes with carved pumpkins, spider webs, skeletons and other creepy items. Many kids love to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. Some people enjoy watching scary movies. Discover how this holiday began and the spooky ways people have fun with it.

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The world is crawling with all sorts of insects and other tiny creatures. But don’t be fooled by their small size. Many of these creatures are quite dangerous. Some are armed with powerful poison that can kill a person. Others carry and spread deadly diseases. Brace yourself to discover some of the world’s tiniest killers!

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The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don’t try to snuggle with these fuzzy creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly strong. Still others are poisonous or carry deadly diseases. Prepare to meet some of the world’s cuddliest killers!

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Go for a hike in the woods and you’re sure to see a wide range of plants. Many colourful flowers and fruits seem perfectly harmless. But don’t be fooled by these beautiful plants. Some plants eat insects, and some are poisonous, deadly enough to sicken or even kill a person! Get ready to explore some of the world’s quietest killers!

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With big eyes and ears and colourful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature can look very cute. But don’t always be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defence mechanisms, such as poison or sharp teeth and claws, can turn them from darling to deadly in seconds. Get ready to discover some of the world’s cutest killers!

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Armour designed like fish scales. Aeroplanes that fly like birds. Camouflage that blends in like a chameleon. Tiny drones that look like hummingbirds! Animals and nature have inspired armies for thousands of years. Yet, the future may hold the most promise. Using biomimicry, military forces are developing many new animal-inspired technologies to help keep us safe. Rich in STEM and STEAM content, the high-interest titles in Beasts and the Battlefield bring old and new nature-based science to life.

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The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defences to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defences for soldiers on the battlefield? The Armed Forces have done just that for hundreds of years. From the armour of medieval knights to tomorrow''s advanced camouflage, take a look at how military technology often mimics the traits of animals to help protect soldiers at war.

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Go for a hike in the woods and you’re sure to see a wide range of plants. Many colourful flowers and fruits seem perfectly harmless. But don’t be fooled by these beautiful plants. Some plants eat insects, and some are poisonous, deadly enough to sicken or even kill a person! Get ready to explore some of the world’s quietest killers!

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With big eyes and ears and colourful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature can look very cute. But don’t always be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defence mechanisms, such as poison or sharp teeth and claws, can turn them from darling to deadly in seconds. Get ready to discover some of the world’s cutest killers!

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