Adapted to Survive: Animals that Climb (Read Me! Adapted to Survive) - Softcover

Royston, Angela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1410961559 ISBN 13: 9781410961556

Publisher: Raintree, 2014

Synopsis

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 climb, and includes chapters on mountain goats, squirrels, leopards, spider monkeys, and more!

About this title

About the Author:

Angela Royston has written many books for young people, including books about people at work, animals, health and the environment.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 2–4—This well-conceived series examines a variety of animals who share common attributes. Most spreads introduce a single animal, with four or five sentences focusing on the relevant behavior. Some sections examine one aspect of the adaptation, such as prehensile tails, highlighting several creatures who share the trait. The animals included here range from the expected (digging moles) to rare (flying dragons), along with species not typically expected within the category, such as running beetles. High-quality photographs feature two images on each spread, which often strongly complement each other. An impressive close-up of an owl's eyes paired with a wider view of its talons about to grab a mouse, for example, effectively highlights the creature's hunting characteristics. Closing pages list follow-up questions to extend readers' analysis, along with prompts to imagine new animals with these adaptations (such as wings, feathers, or side fins); both have solid potential to spur Common Core activities.

About this edition

• Publisher: Raintree
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1410961559
• ISBN 13: 9781410961556
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32