armored animals

"Beginning readers will gain insight on where rhinoceroses live, what they like to eat, and how their 'armor' protects them!"--From the publisher.

Dinosaurs had some incredible adaptations--such as plates, horns, and frills. These were necessary to survive and thrive in an eat-or-be-eaten world. This useful guide to more than 40 dinosaurs, including Amargasaurus, Ankylosaurus, and Kentrosaurus, clues in readers to the unique bodies of these reptiles and how paleontologists think they functioned. Each dinosaur is paired with a table of information, which includes when it lived, where it lived, what it ate, and how big it was. An image comparing the creature to a person helps readers fathom their often immense dimensions. This beautifully designed volume is a high-interest resource for any life science studies collection.

"Compare and contrast the different horned dinosaurs to see which ones were the fastest, strongest, and smartest"--Provided by publisher.

Explores how animals use scales and scutes for protection.

Explores armored animal defenses.

"Describes how animals use spines, horns, and armor as weapons and defenses"--Provided by publisher.

Information about animals shells, scales, spikes and other outer coverings.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to armored animals such as the crab, armadillo, pangolin, and all kinds of beetles, and explore how they usearmor to defend themselves against predators..."--Provided by publisher.

"Full-color images and simple text introduce young readers to different plated dinosaurs, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and diets."--Provided by publisher.

"Full-color images and simple text introduce young readers to different armored dinosaurs, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and diets."--Provided by publisher.