adaptation (biology)

Mountains are some of Earth's most arresting landforms. There's no need to scale Mount Everest to discover important facts about mountains. Budding geographers can use this eye-catching book to learn about animals and plants that live on mountains as well as how people use these landforms as homes, and places to have fun.

Simple text and colorful illustrations show the ways different animals behave in the fall season and prepare for winter. Includes critical thinking questions and a glossary.

"Long snouts, bright-red lips, pointy heads . . . the animal kingdom is full of critters with unique features. Learn about the incredible adaptations that help these creatures--and their odd bods--survive and thrive all around the globe!"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations introduce animal instincts.

Presents examples of marine animal adaptations.

"... introduces readers to some of the world's most devious plant adaptations, including camouflage, imitation, playing dead, and even theft"--Back cover.

"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."--.

"Animals adapt, or change, to stay alive. This ... book shows how change can happen over time in an animal's body or in the way it behaves due to changing climates, habitat changes, and opportunistic behaviors that help animals survive, such as the creation of new species"--Provided by publisher.

Explores how animals use scales and scutes for protection.

Looks at survival skills in plants and animals.