"Early readers will learn about the unique biological adaptations of cockroaches through carefully leveled text and photo illustrations. Includes glossary and index."--

"In cartoon format, uses bigfoot to explain the science of adaptation"--Provided by publisher.

Marine animals have adapted to their habitat over millions of years. Huge whales and giant squids have been able to grow exceptionally large despite the absence of strong limbs due to the buoyancy of living in salt water. Blubber keeps some animals warm in the deep as other adaptations let animals live in very warm waters. Readers dive into the complex and fascinating subject of life under the sea through 20 interesting facts about how bodies, predation,...

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to stinky animals such as the skunk, opossum, ladybug, and peccary, and explore how they use bad smells to defend themselves against predators. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--

Reptiles lay their eggs on land and most spend a lot of their time out of the water. While this is a fact today, it wasn't always this way! Living on land is an adaptation reptiles underwent millions of years ago. Even more adaptations, such as how reptiles regulate their body temperature and their scaly skin, are more apparent to those studying crocodiles, turtles, and other reptiles in modern times. Using a unique format of short facts, this book...

Camouflage isn't just a type of clothing that hunters and soldiers wear to blend into natural surroundings. Animals have camouflage, too. Camouflage often relies on colors, but patterns help animals blend in, too. The leaf-tailed gecko uses the color and patterns on its body to conceal itself from predators. Its body mimics the leaves of the trees in which it lives. Many predators use camouflage to sneak up on their prey. This book explores the many...

Describes the unique characteristics that some animals have developed to stay safe and thrive in their environments, including the leafy sea dragon that looks like seaweed and the archerfish that shoots a jet of water from its mouth.

"Readers learn fascinating facts about bird adaptations and life science information"--

There's a good reason why the thorny devil has a "false head" on its shoulders. It's an adaptation that developed to help protect the thorny devil when the reptile feels threatened. Most adaptations have a good explanation-but that doesn't make some of them any less odd! From snakes shedding their skin a few times a year to the almost unbreakable shells of reptile eggs, reptile adaptations are made even more fascinating in this book through full-color,...

Not many people report being bitten by a frog. But many will notice the weird ooze that seeps out of a toad's skin when they're picked up. These are just two strange adaptations that have helped amphibians survive in their environment. That's also why salamanders need the ability to regrow limbs-or even part of their brain! Curious future scientists learn all about these awesome adaptations as well as other important topics such as the unique amphibian...