animal weapons

From funky looks to odd behaviors, catch an inside glimpse of some of the world's strangest animals. Young readers will have fun learning all about what makes these creatures unique.

Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about black mambas vs. caracals. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.

Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about saltwater crocodiles vs. great hammerhead sharks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.

Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about Amazonian Giant Centipedes vs. Brazilian Wandering Spiders. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.

"Powerful eyesight, massive talons, and sharp, hooked beaks-birds of prey are built to survive! Close-up photos of these serious predators will grab readers' attention as they learn how these birds hunt their prey."--Provided by publisher.

"A tongue that can smell prey and sharp fangs that deliver deadly venom-some snakes are built to survive! Young readers will be fascinated to read about these deadly predators."--Provided by publisher.

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

Learn about different birds of prey and how they hunt, eat, and survive.

"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.

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.