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Steve Backshall: Deadly 60 - My Ultimate Lethal Beasts

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Join the hugely popular presenter of Deadly 60 on a jaw-dropping journey through the world's most dangerous animal encounters. Steve Backshall’s My Ultimate Lethal Beasts is a captivating collection of remarkable insights into the most perilous creatures on Earth.

Drawing from over 25 years of hands-on experience, Steve examines ancient predators, venomous hunters, and formidable fighters, revealing their extraordinary survival skills.

Explore the orca’s expert hunting tactics, the intense sting of the bullet ant, and the astonishing punch of the mantis shrimp, among other awe-inspiring traits. This refined compilation also pits these deadly animals against each other to uncover the ultimate champion, sharing vivid tales from Steve’s thrilling encounters with nature’s most fearsome beings.

Publishes 25 Sept 2025.

Hardover 256 pages.

Reading age 8 - 12 years.

Product code: BK1104

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Michael O. ★★★★★

My nine-year-old hasn’t put it down since it arrived—the vivid descriptions of each encounter actually make you feel the adrenaline, and the photos are properly gruesome in the best way. It’s got that classic Backshall energy, perfect for dipping into one deadly beast before bed.

Ella Z. ★★★★★

My son devoured this book in one sitting, the writing really brings each creature's danger to life. The section on the saltwater crocodile is terrifyingly good.

Miles H. ★★★★★

My 9-year-old has read this cover to cover at least four times now, and the shark chapter is his absolute favorite. The photos are huge and gruesome in the best way, and the bite-size facts keep him hooked without it feeling like homework.