animal defenses

Introduces young readers to the variety of ways that mammals, birds, insects, sea creatures, and other animals camouflage themselves and contains five fold-out pages that look at some of these creatures in greater detail.

Each chapter investigates the mechanics behind a certain reptile, from the freaky frilled lizard to the deadly Komodo dragon.

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

An exploration of animal defenses that discusses the physical and behavioral adaptations, such as camouflage and mimicry, that various species depend on for survival.

Dive into the Wild Wicked Wonderful world of the animal kingdom with the Top 10: Partnerships. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.

The latest offering from the award-winning team of Robin Page and Steve Jenkins focuses on the most unique and exciting animal displays in the natural world, used by creatures to stand out. This eye-catching, high-interest material is ideal for nature lovers, Jenkins fans, and even the most reluctant readers.

"Describes the odors that some animals have developed to stay safe and thrive in their environments, including the striped skunk, the bombardier beetle, and the honey badger"--OCLC.

Through illustrations, infographics, facts, and figures, readers will learn about the size and habitats of twenty odiferous creatures---and just how putrid they can be!.

Presents the various types of defenses mechanisms used by animals, including the bone spikes of the African hairy frog, the deadly poison of the blue-spotted N. taracua termite, and the hammer-like punch of the peacock mantis shrimp.

Simple text and color illustrations introduce how animals protect themselves.