Outrageous animal adaptations, from big-eared bats to frill-necked lizards, Michael J. Rosen
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Outrageous animal adaptations, from big-eared bats to frill-necked lizards, Michael J. Rosen
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
resource.interestAgeLevel
Ages 13 to 18.
resource.interestGradeLevel
Grades 9 to 12.
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Outrageous animal adaptations
Nature of contents
bibliography
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1001456907
Responsibility statement
Michael J. Rosen
Sub title
from big-eared bats to frill-necked lizards
Summary
"A fish that walks on land, a frog that makes its own sunscreen, and an insect that can become invisible? Whether to avoid predators, to stalk prey, or to withstand extreme temperatures, Earth's creatures have evolved some outrageous features and tricks to ensure survival. For example, did you know that the geoduck (nope, it's not a duck, it's a clam) can live as long as 160 years? And that the aye-aye, a nocturnal primate, uses echolocation and a long, spindly finger to find and dig up food? Or that in its deep-ocean habitat, the vampire squid uses bioluminescence to startle predators? These are among the many animals that show evolution and adaptation at work."--Dust jacket
Target audience
juvenile
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