adaptation (biology)

"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.

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.

"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.

Explores the different abilities that animals have achieved through adaptation throughout the years, including camouflage, sticky fingers, night vision and great resistance to heat or cold.

"The Kratt Brothers use their Creature Powers to explore the ice and snow to see how animals survive cold climates!"--Back cover.

"The clever ways plants protect themselves from being eaten by hungry herbivores are humorously described in rhyming verses. Plants fight back with prickles, thorns, grit, goo, and other adaptations. Includes fascinating facts and STEM activities"--Provided by publisher.

"Go for a hike in the woods and you're sure to see a wide range of plants. Many colorful flowers and fruits seem perfectly harmless. But don't be fooled by these beautiful plants. Some plants eat bugs, and some are poisonous, deadly enough to sicken or even kill a person! Get ready to explore some of the world's quietest killers"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, dozens of animals from all over the world are described in . . . detail with accompanying full-color photographs. Spiders with a superlong leg span, whales that click at decibel levels like that of an airplane, and more will engage readers with the animal kingdom. Divided by continent, this book also aids readers' understanding of differences in habitat and animal type by geographic location"--OCLC.