The Deadliest: Sea Creature
The Deadliest: Sea Creature by Eleanor Spicer Rice, published by W. W. Norton, Incorporated on October 7, 2025, is a 40-page exploration of some of the most dangerous sea creatures on Earth. This book presents a unique competition among six sea creatures, each vying for the title of the deadliest. Through the guidance of Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, readers will learn about the interactions and behaviors of these marine animals, including the box jellyfish, great white shark, and blue-ringed octopus.
In this engaging narrative, readers will discover where these creatures live, what they eat, and the potential dangers of encountering them. The book emphasizes the importance of these animals within their ecosystems and advocates for their protection. With a blend of humor and accessible science, complemented by colorful illustrations from artist Max Temescu, The Deadliest: Sea Creature invites readers to appreciate the complexity of marine life while dispelling common fears associated with these formidable creatures.
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Six sea creatures face off against the Death-O-Meter to determine which will be crowned the deadliest of them all.
Meet the deadliest sea creatures on Earth.
Who’s the true danger of the sea? Is it the elegant box jellyfish? The fearsome great white shark? The elusive blue-ringed octopus? Or someone else?
The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for sea creature interactions (Do not touch! Do not bother!) and introduces the contestants.
This tale of teeth, tentacles, and toxins invites readers into the world of deadly sea creatures: where they live, what they eat–and what could happen if you ever come into contact with one. It also encourages readers to appreciate them, showing why they’re important to the places they live–and why we should protect them. With humor, accessible science, and a colorful graphic format by best-selling artist Max Temescu, The Deadliest: Sea Creature shows that even the deadliest things in nature may not be as scary as we think.
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