Discovery Channel: Discover The Savage World

Hundreds of powerful photographs and thousands of hard-hitting facts showcase our incredible planet and everything on it. Discover the Savage World gives core reference subjects a fierce twist. From natural disasters and deadly animals to brutal battles throughout history and explosive science, the action-packed text and awesome design concepts provide a thrilling reading experience. Six amazing chapters inside Discover the Savage World: Earths Power: Find out about the fierce natural forces that wreak havoc on our planet. Deadly Nature: Prepare to be scared by animals armed with weapons, ranging from lethal toxins to electro-senses. Wild Science: Discover the savage side of science with extreme reactions and deadly materials. Tough Machines: Meet the heavy-duty machines built to go the distance and operate in difficult conditions.Harsh Lands: Be amazed by the ingenious ways people survive and thrive in extreme environments all over the world. Brutal Battles: Learn about supreme bravery and mighty battles that have become legend. Kids will love to discover the world with fascinating facts such as: In July 2005, more than 64 in (163 cm) of rain fell in 36 hours on Indias city of Mumbai more than New York citys yearly rainfall.The venous sting of a tarantula hawk wasp is excruciating and can cause permanent nerve damage in humans. Sioux warriors could hang off the side of a galloping horse, using its body as a shield.