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Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Which animals have the wildest disguises? This book explores the wild, wicked, and wonderful world of animal disguises. Series is developed to aid struggling and reluctant young readers with engaging high-interest content, considerate text, and clear visuals. Includes table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, index, sidebars, and author biographies"--
4) Animal tails
Author
Publisher
Arbordale Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers will be fascinated by the many ways animals use their tails: to move on land, swim, warn others, steer, hold onto things, keep warm, balance, fly, attract a mate, and even to defend themselves!
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that some animals have natural ninja-like talents? In this book, you'll learn all about them, including geckos, sea urchins, bombardier beetles, and more. For example, geckos can grip almost any surfaceincluding walls and ceilingswith their amazing toes. And when collector urchins are attacked, they release tiny, sharp objects that bear a striking resemblance to throwing stars. You will also meet the scientists who are studying these...
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the various types of defenses mechanisms used by animals, including the bone spikes of the African hairy frog, the deadly poison of the blue-spotted N. taracua termite, and the hammer-like punch of the peacock mantis shrimp.
12) Born survivors
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about born survivors. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Many animals use their adaptations to defend themselves against predators, attack their prey, and compete for mates. Fangs and claws help animals do all of these things. However, these adaptations didn't appear overnight, they took millions of years. Animals such as tigers have both fangs and claws and use them to catch their prey. The information in this book explains how these adaptations appeared over time and how they benefit animals. Scientific...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Do dolphins teach? Do birds build apartment buildings? Do tapirs deliver packages? You may be surprised at the answers! Animals have to work hard to survive in the wild. From vultures that act as nature’s cleanup crew, to damselfish that help grow their favorite food, this book is full of interesting, surprising, and sometimes familiar ways that animals work and behave." --publisher's website
Author
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"An appealing reminder that mighty things come in small packages"--
"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.
Author
Language
English
Description
Find out about some animal magic! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about how animals keep themselves safe and hidden, as if by magic - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Animal Hide and Seek is a beautifully designed reader all about animals adapting to live in different environments - from deserts to mountains and seas....
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The latest offering from the award-winning team of Robin Page and Steve Jenkins focuses on the most unique and exciting animal displays in the natural world, used by creatures to stand out. This eye-catching, high-interest material is ideal for nature lovers, Jenkins fans, and even the most reluctant readers."--
20) Animals that dig
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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.