Ruby Sisson Library

Eddie Brock obtains the powers of a symbiote, and must release his alter-ego "Venom" in order to save his life.

Learn about venom and the animals that produce it and use it to survive, including spiders, insects, snakes and other reptiles, frogs and toads, fish, and ocean invertebrates.

"Biologist Christie Wilcox investigates and illuminates the animals of our nightmares, arguing that they hold the keys to a deeper understanding of evolution, adaptation, and immunity. She reveals just how venoms function and what they do to the human body. With Wilcox as our guide, we encounter a jellyfish with tentacles covered in stinging cells that can kill humans in minutes; a two-inch caterpillar with toxic bristles that trigger hemorrhaging;...

"Laurence M. Klauber's monumental, 1500-page, two-volume book received the highest critical acclaim when it was published in 1956; a continuing demand for this encyclopedic work led to a revised edition in 1972 and additional reprintings since then. A large part of the original work can be understood only by trained biologists, and it is only these portions that have been removed for this new edition. What remains is a lively, engaging, comprehensive...

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to venomous animals such as the cobra, stonefish, and flower urchin, and explore how they use venom to defend themselves against predators. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--

In 1957 at the Field Museum in Chicago, Dr. Karl Schmidt, a famous herpetologist, was examining a small green-and-black boomslang snake. In less than a second, the snake sank its small, rear-facing fangs into Karl's thumb. At the time, Karl and other scientists didn't believe the boomslang's venom was deadly. Karl would soon learn otherwise . . . Learn all about venomous snakes in this engrossing new narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It's...

Wildlife biologist George Madani was studying wildlife on the island of Borneo when he spotted an adorable slow loris clinging to a mango tree. The tiny, furry primate was so cute that George leaned in to look at it. As he got close, the loris nipped him on the finger. Soon after, George's mouth began to swell and he felt short of breath. He was in a very remote location. Would George be able to get help in time? Learn all about rare venomous mammals...

"Spider-Man teams up with Spider-Gwen to keep Venom from spoiling the holidays" -- "'TIS THE SEASON TO BE...SPIDEY! Join your favorite web-slinging hero as he and Spider-Gwen try to stop the evil Venom from spoiling the holidays!"-- Back cover.

After rescuing the pilot of a space shuttle carrying two strange meteors, Spider-Man notices a stain on his costume and a change in his behavior. Will Venom be the one to finally ground the webslinger, or will Spider-Man be able to defeat this new force?