animal defenses

Text and photographs discuss common garden insects and their protective appearance which includes camouflage, warning colors, copycat characteristics, and scary characteristics.

Discusses how animals use mimicry and relationships to protect themselves from predators or to catch prey.

Uses a question-and-answer format to present information about some of the ways various animals protect themselves.

An introduction to sea urchins that describes their physical characteristics and defense mechanisms, and discusses other animals that have spikes.

Provides an overview of various stinky animals, covering the skunk, stink bugs, some types of snakes, and more.

Provides an overview of various animals that use electric shocks to ward off prey, covering electric eels, electric rays, knife fish, and stargazers.

Readers are introduced to some of the slyest animals on the planet, and here they'll learn how these 19 creatures earned their reputations.

"Tarantulas are the hairy spiders of many people's nightmares. Piranhas are a type of fish known for their razor-sharp teeth and fierce bite. A battle between these two animals would certainly make for an interesting fight. Readers of this stimulating book will learn about habitats, adaptations, and many other factors that could help determine who the champion of such a match would be. Bright photographs and concise facts hold readers' attention and help bring this high-interest, informative volume to life"--Provided by the publisher.

"A bird and a snake may not seem like they could have much in common, but the red-tailed hawk and Burmese python are both skilled hunters. In a fight, they'd each bring quite a bit to the table. This thrilling book is packed with information that compares and contrasts these two carnivores. Eye-catching photographs help readers visualize these two animals in a battle. Habitats and adaptations are just a couple of the important science concepts that this exciting book discusses"--Provided by the publisher.

"Introduces the reader to prehistoric giants"--Provided by publisher.