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Secret of the Bloody Hippo...and More!
Why do they look so blood red? Readers discover why the hippo's mysterious sticky sweat is something the hippo does not want to wash off. Then visit with the scientist who tried to uncover the secret of a mysterious organ inside the horse's head. They'll follow the scientist who found out why it is good for the giraffe to have such a strong scent and accompany the scientist that combined humongous toys and hard work to find out what the lion's mane is for. In the last stop in this adventure into animal secrets, readers will spend time looking into animals' eyes. Help reader join the scientists who discovered why the eyes of carnivores and herbivores are shaped for success.
* Reviews *
Animal Secrets Revealed! series. From the titles and covers of these books, a quick catalog of unusual facts about animals' adaptation and survival skills might be expected. Instead, readers learn not just interesting facts but also how scientists approach their subjects and draw conclusions. Sidebars provide additional information. Though the science can be vague or inconsistent, the books are useful starting points for research. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Spring 2009
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