adaptation

Readers learn that the stink of the corpse flower has everything to do with a main subject of the science curriculum: pollination.

Simple text and colorful illustrations show the ways different animals behave in the fall season and prepare for winter. Includes critical thinking questions and a glossary.

Readers will learn how sea slugs use varying bright colors to both warm off predators and camouflage themselves in the ocean.

"Alien guides Finn and Zeek go on a tour of the world's wackiest creatures, from axolotls to stick insects, and learn how their strange adaptations help them survive"--Provided by publisher.

Presents examples of marine animal adaptations.

Presents strange but true facts on plant adaptations, from succulents in the arid desert and insect-eating carnivorous plants to foul-smelling flowers and gigantic seeds.

"Discover the world's most enchanting creatures in this curious collection of animals that seem magical but are in fact real! Find out fascinating facts about each creature and the characteristics which make them special, be it the jewel-like colors of a seahorse or the iridescent wings of the blue morpho butterfly"--Cover.

"Animals adapt, or change, to stay alive. This ... book shows how change can happen over time in an animal's body or in the way it behaves due to changing climates, habitat changes, and opportunistic behaviors that help animals survive, such as the creation of new species"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will learn how chameleons use colors to camouflage themselves, heat themselves with sunlight, and even show their emotions.

Macaws are among the most vibrant birds in the rain forest! Their colors help them blend in among bright fruits and flowers. Readers learn how macaws survive the rain forest.