How do Animals Adapt? (The Science of Living Things) - Softcover

Kalman, Bobbie; Walker, Niki

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0865059578 ISBN 13: 9780865059573

Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co, 2000

Synopsis

This title is suitable for ages 6-12. Certain sea slugs have developed a remarkable defensive adaptation - they can use the stinging cells of the sea anemones they eat to protect themselves. Whether adapting over millions of years or in the blink of an eye, this book examines the ever-changing world of animals. Children will thrill at discovering: why animals need to adapt; animals that can 'see' using sounds; how animals use camouflage and mimicry to protect themselves; and how wild animals have adapted to habitat loss and learned to live in cities.

About this title

About the Author:

Bobbie Kalman is the author and publisher of more than one hundred and fifty quality children's library books. She has created many of Crabtree's most popular series, including The Early Settler Life Series, The Historic Communities Series and The Crabapples Series of "starter" books for younger children. This year Bobbie has created the exciting new series Sports in Action. Bobbie's series are extremely successful in schools and public libraries because she writes them with specific curriculum needs in mind. She works with a writing team of creative writers who thoroughly research each topic. Colorful, attractive covers and entertaining text make her books sell equally well in bookstores and museums. Bobbie holds degrees in English, Psychology and Education. She has taught at both the elementary and secondary level. As well as being a teacher, Bobbie has worked as an educational consultant with several publishing companies.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.:

Adapting to the seasons A new coat Animals such as lynxes grow more fur for the cold winter. This fur insulates the animals - it keeps their body heat in and the cold out. By spring, the fur becomes too warm and these animals shed, or lose, their winter coat.

About this edition

• Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0865059578
• ISBN 13: 9780865059573
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32