Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Animals with Wicked WeaponsStingers, Barbs, and QuillsSeries: Amazing Animal DefensesBy Susan K. Mitchell DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews AwardsAwards Stingers, barbs, and quills are just some of the ways that different animals protect themselves from predators. Author Susan K. Mitchell looks at a variety of animals, from porcupines to sea urchins, to explain how animals use "weapons" to fight off predators.Publication Date: 07/01/2008Copyright: 2009Pages: 48Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 5–9Age Level: 10–14LC Number: 2008011075ATOS Reading Level: 5.0ATOS Points: 1.0Quiz #: 125786AR Interest Level: MGDewey: 591.47 For Reluctant ReadersFormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-3292-7$27.93$20.95 "The close-up photos are frequent and well chosen, and accompanied by clear, simply phrased texts, which are more detailed than average . . . An unusual feature is each volume's closing discussion of human equivalent . . ."School Library Journal, Fall 2008"The subject matter is interesting, and the sharp and dangerous aspect of the animals’ defenses should appeal to younger readers."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, November 2008"The six books in the . . . series . . . do an excellent job of introducing young readers to a variety of animal defensive adaptations . . . The books are well researched and written . . . This series will be fascinating reading for the young reader who wants to learn about animal defensive adaptations."Science Books & Films, March/April 2009See all reviews Science Books & Films BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2009 Loading… Other books in Amazing Animal Defenses 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 1234 Loading… Reviews"Fascinating facts abound in these colorful books . . . a good choice for reluctant readers . . . The clever chapter titles are attention getting and will interest children who think science holds no appeal, researchers, and browsers alike."Library Media Connection, March/April 2009"The six books in the . . . series . . . do an excellent job of introducing young readers to a variety of animal defensive adaptations . . . The books are well researched and written . . . This series will be fascinating reading for the young reader who wants to learn about animal defensive adaptations."Science Books & Films, March/April 2009"The subject matter is interesting, and the sharp and dangerous aspect of the animals’ defenses should appeal to younger readers."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, November 2008"The close-up photos are frequent and well chosen, and accompanied by clear, simply phrased texts, which are more detailed than average . . . An unusual feature is each volume's closing discussion of human equivalent . . ."School Library Journal, Fall 2008"Mitchell designs this series to be appropriate for reluctant and low-level readers who are interested by animals and the tricks they perform . . . The pictures are gorgeous and have wide appeal for all readers."VOYA, February 2010"Bright photographs enliven the writing . . . the high-interest topics will keep readers engaged."The Horn Book Guide, Spring 2009 Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-3292-7 List Price: $27.93 Discount Price: $20.95 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble