adaptation (biology)

This books discusses mammal adaptations and features 20 facts about them.

Readers will discover 20 fascinating facts about the diverse animals that live in Earth's oceans.

This guide to amphibian adaptations features 20 fascinating facts about frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. Includes colorful photos and graphic organizers.

Whether on land or in the sky, birds can do some amazing things. Adaptations have helped birds survive and thrive all over the world! In this captivating book, readers will learn about unique bird traits. They'll read about the way birds fly and their different types of feathers--and also about birds that don't fly, such as the Australian kiwi. In addition, graphic organizers relay easily digested information about types of bird feathers and bird sounds. Readers will come away with a more extensive knowledge of birds and their adaptations.

"Birds can do a lot more than just fly! Did you know some of them can dig, dance, dive, and dabble? This book introduces readers to an assortment of fascinating birds and their surprising behaviors. Readers will learn about flightless birds like the Ad?lie penguin, which toboggans down hills on its belly, or the kakapo, which climbs up trees to escape danger"--Provided by publisher.

"How do tiny creatures stay safe or hunt for their lunch? To survive you need a superpower! Discover how some creatures have spring-loaded jumps, or microscopic toxic darts while others wear a scary costume or a suit of armor. Enter the world of some of the smallest creatures on our planet and you'll see that maybe it's not so tough to be tiny after all!"--Back cover.

"Discover how lizards rapidly adapt to life in the Caribbean islands, allowing scientists to study Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection in real time."--Provided by publisher.

As Malcolm and the team prepare to return to Earth from Mars, they make notes about how to improve the livable conditions of Mars for both future explorers and long-term sustainable life. Includes Mars facts, survival tips, and in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior.

An adventurous team inspects a series of volcanoes on Mars but these puzzling structures erupt with mud instead of lava. When Daniela gets too close to one of the formations, her beloved biologist field kit falls in, sinking beneath the surface. Dr. Thomas tries to use science and technology to retrieve the kit, but in the end, it's Malcolm's creativity that saves the day, thanks in large part to the fanciful Martians who he imagines live in and around the mud volcanoes. This graphic novel includes Mars facts and survival tips as well as in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.

The rover Perseverance is damaged and stranded in the windswept sand seas of Mars. The team of interplanetary explorers locates the rover, but Dr. Thomas is unable to repair it in the field without the necessary parts. Malcolm and Daniela volunteer to return to basecamp to retrieve the parts. On their journey, Malcolm's imagination dreams up some of the Martians who may have adapted to live in the harsh alien environment. This graphic novel includes Mars facts and survival tips as well as in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.