animal locomotion

Simple text using a repetitive sentence pattern help early readers to build their reading skills as they learn what animals can jump.

Simple text using a repetitive sentence pattern help early readers to build their reading skills as they learn what animals can fly.

Simple text using a repetitive sentence pattern help early readers to build their reading skills as they learn what animals dig.

Simple text and photographs introduce the top ten fastest land animals.

Presents information about twelve super fast animals, with facts, life cycles, habitats, and traits.

Side-by-side comparisons of the speed of different animals explore which animal would win in a "speed showdown.".

"A squid jets through the ocean like a rocket. A cheetah races after a zig-zagging gazelle. A fishing spider walks on water with its eight hairy legs. All animals must move. Whether on the hunt for something to eat, on the run from being eaten, or in search of a mate or a safe place to live, their lives depend on marvelous motion. In this . . . introduction to biomechanics . . . non-fiction writer Galadriel Watson draws on biology, physics, and other sciences to show readers the incredible ways a variety of creatures move to meet their everyday needs--and overcome the physical forces working against them. An accessible, lively style and dynamic design will keep readers engaged, while Samantha Dixon's energetic illustrations and mechanical diagrams reinforce STEM concepts on each spread"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses migratory instincts of animals, fish and insects in regard to where and when they migrate, as well as their natural ability to navigate.

Looks at the many different ways in which people and animals move.

"Each book in the "Adapted to Survive" series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that run, and includes chapters on horses, cheetahs, gazelles, ostriches, and more"--Provided by publisher.