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.
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have night vision? Readers discover how this natural superpower works as they learn about various animals, such as foxes, owls, and cats, which have the amazing ability to see in the dark. Through accessible main text, readers learn how animals use their night vision to pinpoint their prey and also stay safe from predators. Helpful fact boxes, a detailed glossary, striking illustrations, and dramatic, full-color photographs provide extra insight into this interesting science curriculum topic. The creative design of this guide will intrigue young readers.
Some animals have astonishing abilities, such as the power to regrow different parts of their bodies or to make a copy of their entire body. Your spell-bound readers will learn about this incredible phenomenon called regeneration through this fascinating volume that looks like an action-packed comic book. The age-appropriate and accessible main text translates complex science curriculum topics to make them more relatable for developing readers and early learners. Creative design elements, including eye-catching illustrations, fact boxes, and vibrant, full-color photographs, make this reading experience fun and educational for all.
Several animals use parts of their bodies as weapons to protect themselves from predators or attack their prey. Through the exciting narrative in this creative guide to animal adaptations, readers discover how animals such as skunks, narwhals, and scorpions use their bodies as weapons and how this helps them survive in the wild. This book will broaden their knowledge of science curriculum concepts and help them become more aware of diversity in the natural world. Attention-grabbing design elements including creative illustrations, fact boxes, and captivating, full-color photographs make this an enjoyable reading experience for all animal enthusiasts.
Color photographs and simple text depict a variety of color-changing animals such as the chameleon, the seahorse, and the cuttlefish. Includes a glossary and sources of more information.
"Do some creatures really have the power to change their shapes? In fact, such animals do exist. Look inside to find out about eight of these extraordinary creatures, including a caterpillar that can rise up like a snake that is about to strike and a fish that can blow itself up into a big spiky ball"--Back cover.
"Do some animals really have the power to defy gravity? The surprising answer is yes. Some do so by flapping their wings to fly incredibly high. Others shoot out from under the water. Still others stick to the ceiling without any glue. Look inside to find out about eight of these extraordinary creatures--and the secrets behind their gravity-defying powers"--Back cover.
Provides introductions to eight bioluminescent, or glow-in-the-dark, animals, featuring photographs and descriptions of fireflies, New Zealand glowworms, railroad worms, cucujos, dinoflagellates, fireworms, anglerfish, and deep-sea jellyfish.
Photographs and text introduces children to animals whose clear body parts help them survive, including glasswing butterflies, clear-bodied jellyfish, and other creatures.
