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Books in Animal Adaptations series

  • Desert Animal Adaptations

    Julie Ann Murphy

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Discover the amazing ways animals adapt to the most extreme regions on Earth. Fiery temps and little rain make the desert a difficult place to survive. But several animals from fennec foxes to kangaroo rats have adapted to these harsh conditions. Find out how their unique behaviors and body parts allow them to call this biome home. With stunning photographs and fact-filled, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect nonfiction books for pre-readers and early readers alike.
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  • Polar Animal Adaptations

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2011)
    How do animals survive in planet Earth's most extreme regions? Snow, ice, and subzero temps make the North and South Poles nearly impossible places to live. But several animals from musk oxen to penguins call these regions home. Find out how their amazing behaviors and body parts have adapted to these harsh conditions. With full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect for pre-reader and early reader nonfiction fans.
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  • Symbiosis

    Jack Zayarny

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2014)
    Introduces the topic of symbiotic relationships, describing how animals adapt and form special relationships in which they help one another.
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  • Rain Forest Animal Adaptations

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Find out how animals survive Earth's most extreme regions! From the rain-drenched treetops to the sun-starved forest floor, the rain forest is a tough place to live. But many animals from geckos to jaguars thrive in this environment. Discover the amazing body parts and behaviors that make living there possible. Filled with full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect for pre-readers and early reader who love science.
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  • Ocean Animal Adaptations

    Julie Ann Murphy

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Ocean animals special features help them survive in all parts of their watery homes from the deep dark depths to busy coral reefs. Read all about the amazing adaptations of ocean animals.
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  • Texas Horned Lizards

    Emily Hudd

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Do you love reptiles? Did you know that some have impressive horns? Read this book to learn about the Texas horned lizard's amazing adaptations.
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  • Behavior

    Steve Goldsworthy

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, )
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  • Naked Mole-Rats

    Emily Hudd

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Do you love rodents? Did you know that there's a rodent with no fur? Read this book to learn about the naked mole rat's amazing adaptations.
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  • Hibernation

    Pamela McDowell

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)
    Did you know that the Australian spade foot toad can hibernate for years while waiting for rain? Animals use hibernation to survive extreme temperatures and food shortages. Discover these and other exciting facts in Hibernation.
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  • Hibernation

    Pamela McDowell

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)
    Did you know that the Australian spade foot toad can hibernate for years while waiting for rain? Animals use hibernation to survive extreme temperatures and food shortages. Discover these and other exciting facts in Hibernation.
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  • Animal Skins

    Mary Holland

    Paperback (Arbordale Publishing, Sept. 10, 2019)
    Fur, feathers and scales are all animal coverings or skins. Animals use their skin to stay warm and dry, protect themselves or hide or even to warn other animals to stay away. Following Animal Noses, Animal Tails, Animal Ears, Animal Eyes, Animal Mouths (NSTA/CBC Outstanding Trade Science Award), and Animal Legs, Mary Holland continues her photographic Animal Anatomy and Adaptations series by the many different ways that animals use and rely on their skin covering adaptations to survive in their habitats.
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  • Pink Dolphins

    Claire Vanden Branden

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Do you love dolphins? Did you know that some dolphins look pink? Read this book to learn about pink dolphins' amazing adaptations.
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