animal defenses

Discusses the ways that animals defend and protect themselves from danger.

Describes nearly thirty survival traits and tactics used by animals, from insects and snakes to wild cats and apes, and includes color photos, illustrations, and diagrams.

Examines animals who use special skills, such as spitting poison, catching food with spit, and squirting, in order to survive.

Timothy Turtle looks for a home that is just right for him and finds a small shell to live in.

Discusses methods of animal defense, including shells, armor, poison, bites, camouflage, and playing dead. Includes a section on animals which need help in being defended.

Presents color photos of 126 camouflaged animal species blending into their surroundings, and includes details on each animal, briefly describing their physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, predators, and prey.

A tortoise and a hedgehog combine their natural assets and transform themselves into armadillos to escape the hungry attention of a young jaguar.

Tony Bufo, Minifield's new friend spends the night and teaches Minifield's dad Monsanto several reasons that make toads good friends to have.

From insects and reptiles to mammals and fish this book features animals that have special defenses of survival.