animal defenses

In this text, readers can attend to the precise details of explanations and descriptions about animal diversity and investigate feeding differences. Animal locomotion, habitats, methods animals use to defend themselves, reproduction, and animal associations and symbioses (such as mutualisms, commensalism, and parasitism) are explored in depth. This captivating narrative also provides students with informative sidebars to help clarify concepts and includes a biography on Charles Darwin and a timeline.

"This easy-to-understand book explains how an animal's body and behavior can change over time, or adapt, if they are faced with changes where they live"--Provided by publisher.

"Beginning readers will gain insight on where rhinoceroses live, what they like to eat, and how their 'armor' protects them!"--From the publisher.

"How do tiny creatures stay safe or hunt for their lunch? To survive you need a superpower! Discover how some creatures have spring-loaded jumps, or microscopic toxic darts while others wear a scary costume or a suit of armor. Enter the world of some of the smallest creatures on our planet and you'll see that maybe it's not so tough to be tiny after all!"--Back cover.

"Claws that slash, teeth that tear, and tail clubs that crush--dinosaurs were once the terror of the planet! . . . Their weapons were adaptations that helped them hunt and defend themselves"--Provided by publisher.

"Noah Prime discovers he can exhibit the traits and access the abilities of animals and must use them to fight back against those who are hunting him"--Provided by publisher.

Chameleon likes to play tricks on the other animals in the jungle. He disguises himself as a rock and scares Elephant when she comes by. He steals Toucan's feather, and he makes Sloth fall from the tree. But then Frog does something unexpected to Chameleon. Will Chameleon finally learn his lesson and stop playing tricks?.

"The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don't try to snuggle with these . . . creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly strong. Still others are poisonous or carry deadly diseases"--Provided by publisher.

"With big eyes and ears and colorful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature look very cute. But don't be fooled by their . . . appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defense mechanisms like poison and sharp teeth and claws can turn them from darling to deadly"--Provided by publisher.

Have you ever wondered how animals protect themselves in the wild? One way they do this is through the power of invisibility. Readers discover this fun fact as they explore different ways animals such as lions, polar bears, sloths, and glass frogs transform to look invisible in order to survive. Through this well-researched text presented to look like an exciting comic book, readers develop a better understanding of the natural world and its inhabitants. Useful fact boxes, a helpful glossary, imaginative illustrations, and bright, full-color photographs make it fun to learn about this fundamental science topic.