adaptation (biology)

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to stinky animals such as the skunk, opossum, ladybug, and peccary, and explore how they use bad smells todefend themselves against predators."--Provided by publisher.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to slimy animals such as the hagfish, fulmar, tomatofrog, and ribbon worm, and explore how they use slime to defend themselves against predators."--Provided by publisher.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to prickly animals such as the sea urchin, hedgehog, porcupine, and thorny devil, and explore how they use spines to defend themselves against predators. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--Provided by publisher.

"Some animals are covered in fuzzy fur. Others travel thousands of miles each year, searching for warm weather and food. Some can even blend into their environment. These are traits that help animals survive"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the many adaptations animals have made to survive, hide from predators, catch prey, and increase reproduction; including the long necks of giraffes, thick fur and large feet of polar bears, and more.

"The sense of sight helps an animal stay safe from predators, find food and shelter, defend its territory and care for its young. We can tell a lot about an animal from its eyes: whether it is predator or prey, whether it is more active during the day or night, and sometimes even its gender or age. Award-winning nature photographer and environmental educator Mary Holland share fascinating animal eyes with readers of all ages."--Provided by publisher.

"Polar bears and penguins may like cold weather but they live at opposite ends of the Earth. What do these animals have in common and how are they different? You might see them together at a zoo but they would never be found in the same habitats in the wild. Compare and contrast these polar animals through photographs"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the various adaptations animals have through their physical characteristics.

"The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Nick to visit with nocturnal animals and to explore their special adaptations for living in the dark."--.

Describes how some animals have instincts for doing things and others learn from their parents.