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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of camels, hump-backed,furry desert-dwellers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how camels got their humps"-- Provided by publisher.

"A kindergarten-level introduction to pandas, covering their growth process, behaviors, the forests they call home, and such defining features as their black-and-white fur"-- Provided by publisher.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to stinky animals such as the skunk, opossum, ladybug, and peccary, and explore how they use bad smells to defend themselves against predators. Includes activity, glossary, and index."-- Provided by publisher.

Describes animals that have adapted to hot climates such as the monarch butterfly, the red-spotted toad, the burrowing owl, the antelope jackrabbit, and the male Bactrian camel. Includes a chart of the featured creatures, a glossary, and book and Internet resources.

Max Axiom uses his superpowers to take young readers into the heart of the science of adaptation, showing how animals and plants have adapted over the years in order for their species to survive. Includes a text related experiment, discussion questions, writing prompts, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

"Readers will learn about the different spikes and spines of animals and how they help animals survive. The title will look at several prey animals and their protective spikes and spines. Title is complete with glossary, index, and a picture list of more animals with spikes and spines. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO"--Publisher's website.

Presents information about the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and eating habits of skunks, as well as how and why they produce a bad smell when they feel threatened. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

"Slamming their jaw shut with a force that can reach over 3,000 pounds per square inch, crocodiles have one of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom! This sneaky killer is known for drifting slowly, pretending to be a log. When it finds its prey, the crocodile snaps down on it, using special techniques to kill it. Young readers will love discovering how this massive, semi-aquatic reptile uses its quick and deadly strike to catch even the fastest...

Presents information about animals with zombie-like habits and characteristics. Discusses frogs that freeze over the winter, animals that regenerate body parts, and spiders who can't drown. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.

"Throughout North America, the bald eagle stalks unsuspecting prey. With a wingspan that can reach over 6 feet (1.8 m) and giant hooked talons on their feet, bald eagles are deadly hunters that own the skies. Young readers will dive into age-appropriate details and photographs of the bald eagle in its wild habitat, deepening their understanding of how the bald eagle is perfectly adapted to hunt almost anywhere. Young readers will love this up-close...