Eleanor Spicer Rice | The Deadliest: Big Cat/The Deadliest: Spider

ABOUT THE EVENT

Tickets include a signed copy of either THE DEADLIEST: BIG CAT or THE DEADLIEST: SPIDER and guaranteed entry to the event. Eleanor will sign books and take photos after the program. Please only purchase one ticket per person. The other title will be available to purchase at the event.

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ABOUT THE BOOKS

THE DEADLIEST: SPIDER Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5

Six venomous spiders face off against the Death-O-Meter to determine which will be crowned the deadliest of the species.

Meet the deadliest spiders on Earth.

Whose bite is the most venomous? Is it the sneaky black widow? The shy recluse? The aggressive Brazilian wandering spider? Or someone else?

The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for spider interactions (Do not touch! Do not fear!), gives a digestible breakdown of arachnids, and introduces the contestants.

The Deadliest: Spider invites readers into the world of spiders: where they live, their spidery habits—and what could happen if you get bitten by one. It also encourages readers to appreciate them, showing how they survive, why they’re important to the places they live—and why we should leave them alone and protect them. With humor and accessible science presented in a colorful graphic format by best-selling artist Max Temescu, this fang-filled picture book shows that a lot to learn about these deadly creatures beyond their venomous bites.

THE DEADLIEST: BIG CAT Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5

Six big cats face off against the Death-O-Meter to determine which will be crowned the deadliest of the species.

Meet the deadliest big cats on Earth.

Whose bite is the most lethal? Is it the stylish tiger? The sneaky leopard? The speedy cheetah? Or someone else?

The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for big cat interactions (Do not get one as a pet! Do not encroach on their territory!), gives a digestible breakdown of these apex predators, and introduces the contestants.

This tale of claws and jaws invites readers into the world of big cats: where they live, what they eat—and what could happen if you ever encountered one. It also encourages readers to appreciate them, showing how they survive, 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: Big Cat shows that there’s a lot to learn about these deadly creatures.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ELEANOR SPICER RICE, PhD, is an entomologist and the author of many nonfiction books, including Your Hidden Life: Your Pets' Secret Lives and Dr. Eleanor’s Book of Common Spiders. She lives in Raleigh with her husband, sons, dogs, hermit crabs, an assortment of spiders and insects, and a small but valiant flock of homing pigeons.

Host or Publisher Quail Ridge Books