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    Against the Odds: Animal Attacks

    Part of Against the Odds

    Author DK
    Paperback
    $9.99 US
    DK. | DK Children
    5.38"W x 7.88"H x 0.44"D  
    On sale Apr 01, 2025 | 144 Pages | 9780593962732
    Grades 5-9
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    These short stories bring to life some of the world’s deadliest animal attacks, and how three young people beat the odds to survive them.

    HMS Birkenhead Shark Attacks, 1852
    The Lions of Tsavo, 1898
    Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident, 1915

    This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by true events - Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10–14. Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.

    The series is carefully written with a focus on morphology, which is hugely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. Against the Odds: Animal Attacks focuses on multiple suffixes.

    With font specifically selected to reduce visual stress, this book serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering all learners to become fluent independent readers.
    We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
     
    From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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    " “I Survived” fans will be thrilled. This is an excellent crossover to attract animal lovers into new genres like historical fiction and adventure." - School Library Journal
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    These short stories bring to life some of the world’s deadliest animal attacks, and how three young people beat the odds to survive them.

    HMS Birkenhead Shark Attacks, 1852
    The Lions of Tsavo, 1898
    Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident, 1915

    This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by true events - Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10–14. Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.

    The series is carefully written with a focus on morphology, which is hugely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. Against the Odds: Animal Attacks focuses on multiple suffixes.

    With font specifically selected to reduce visual stress, this book serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering all learners to become fluent independent readers.

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    We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
     
    From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

    https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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    " “I Survived” fans will be thrilled. This is an excellent crossover to attract animal lovers into new genres like historical fiction and adventure." - School Library Journal

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