adaptation (biology)

"The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Nick to visit with nocturnal animals and to explore their special adaptations for living in the dark."--.

Describes how some animals have instincts for doing things and others learn from their parents.

Stenches, slime, excrement, and vomit are all gross, and very effective, animal defenses. A dog that has been sprayed by a skunk will rarely want to approach the furry animal again. The seabird called the fulmar spews a stinky vomit powerful enough to cause a bird to drown. These are just two of the creatures in the spotlight of this entertaining volume. Readers will learn just how powerful defensive adaptations can be against even the deadliest predators. Essential science vocabulary, demonstrative photographs, and surprising fact boxes augment this books motivating and educational content.

One major adaptation of mammals is part of what differentiates them from other animals: the growth and nourishment of babies inside the mother's body. Water-repelling fur, tough hides, camouflage, as well as the size and shape of various body parts are just a few other adaptations mammals have developed in order to better survive their environment. Readers learn many examples of how mammals have evolved to hide from predators and hunt for prey. Graphic organizers present even more information to aid readers' understanding while full-color photographs bring them close to animals they might otherwise only see in a zoo.

"Offers answers to their most compelling questions about how chameleons camouflage themselves ... Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--Provided by publisher.

A collection of poems that discusses how different animals use camouflage to hide in nature.

"Can you smell with your feet? Do you dig your claws into a river's muddy bank to climb up and bask in the sun? Animals' legs are different from humans' in so many ways! Find out why strong talons suit a raptor, or webbing is perfect for water dwellers [and] ... explore the ways insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals move and explore their world."--.

"A kindergarten-level introduction to camels, covering their growth process, behaviors, the deserts they call home, and such defining features as their humps"--Provided by publisher.

Whether it's used to hunt, hide, find a friend, or escape an enemy, bioluminescence - the ability to glow - is a fascinating adaptation in nature.