Animal Defense!

While all animals share the need to protect themselves, the ways in which they do so differ greatly and include adaptations such as poisons, stingers, camouflage, and even body-part regeneration. Through vivid images, informative sidebars that expand upon fascinating details, and accessible, engaging text, readers will discover the various defense mechanisms animals use and the relationships that exist between predators and their prey. As students navigate their way through the animal kingdom, they will learn how crucial these protective measures are and how humans adopt some of these methods as well.
• High-interest topic of animals encourages students to observe the world around them through a scientific lens
• Supports the Next Generation Science Standards on biological evolution
• Fact boxes that give quick, easily digestible bits of information
• Further Reading with current books and informative websites promote further exploration of each subject