adaptation (biology)

Introduces readers to some of the fastest animals on the planet.

Looks at what it would be like if kids had various types of animal skin coverings.

"Where do inventors find inspiration? Sometimes they look to animals! Author Sandra Markle presents twelve animal adaptations and the . . . inventions they've inspired"--Provided by publisher.

Maps can show many different things, and in this creative look at life science, they present readers with essential information about habitats. Clear labels and helpful keys allow readers to independently enhance their map-reading skills, while graphic organizers provide another eye-catching visual way to learn. The clear and concise blocks of main text are designed to hold readers' attention, and they're paired with fun fact boxes and detailed sidebars. In addition, full-color photographs and dynamic illustrations fill the pages, creating a fresh look at a basic biology curriculum topic.

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.

It's common knowledge that plants make their own food, but for some plants, that's not enough. They eat meat! Readers investigate meat-eating plants in this exciting guide to life science concepts such as adaptations, nutrients, and the relationship between carnivores and their prey. From exotic pitcher plants to the famous Venus flytrap, the accessible text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to a variety of meat-eating plants and the ways they catch their food. Detailed diagrams with clear labels enhance the learning experience, and readers are also invited to take a hands-on approach to biology with the help of activities.

"Readers will learn about the different wings of animals and how they help animals survive. The title will look at the wings of birds, bats, and insects, and why their wings are special"--Publisher.

"Readers will learn about the different teeth of animals and how they help animals survive. The title will look at several prey and predator animals and how their different tooth shapes help them hunt meat or eat plants"--Publisher.

"Readers will learn about the different tails of animals and how they help animals survive. The title will look at several animals with tails and the tail's use, such as balance, protection, transportation, and more"--Publisher.

"Readers will learn about the different spikes and spines of animals and how they help animals survive. The title will look at several prey animals and their protective spikes and spines"--Publisher.