adaptation (biology)

Explores how wild animals survive the heat.

"A kindergarten-level introduction to sea lions, covering their growth process, behaviors, the oceans they call home, and such defining features as their whiskers"--.

"A kindergarten-level introduction to pandas, covering their growth process, behaviors, the forests they call home, and such defining features as their black-and-white fur"--.

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

A text on the comparative anatomy, behavioral ecology, and paleontology of primates, with a glossary, illustrations, and classification of order primates.

Contains a video which examines the ways in which various animals survive under adverse conditions. Also includes teacher tools such as quizzes and tests, with editing and record keeping capabilities.

"... From deadly defenses to revolting eating habits, this ... book describes the disgusting and frightening survival techniques of animals ... with some easy ... experiments"--Provided by publisher.

"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that run, and includes chapters on horses, cheetahs, gazelles, ostriches, and more!"--From the publisher's web site.

"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that fly, and includes chapters on bats, insects, birds, and even flying fish and flying squirrels!"--From the publisher's web site.

"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that dig, and includes chapters on moles, prairie dogs, wombats, polar bears, armadillos, and more!"--From the publisher's web site.