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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.

Describes various animals that have adapted to cold climates such as an Alaska blackfish, the ptarmigan, the polar bear, the musk ox, and the emperor penguin. Features a chart about animals in cold climates, a glossary, and book and Internet resources.

Explores various extreme fish adaptations throughout the world. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Highlights ways various species have adapted to survive and thrive over the years. Includes a science experiment, a glossary, and color photographs.

Explores various extreme reptile adaptations throughout the world. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"What do a crab waving pom-poms, a bug with a backpack of dead ants, and a mud-spattered vulture have in common? They all have wild style! Check out how their wacky adornments help them survive"-- Provided by publisher.

"A penguin's sharp beak hides a textured tongue that helps it grip fish. A red-eyed tree frog has a holden eyelid that covers its eyes so it can see predators while it sleeps. Rhyming text and eye-catching photos offer an up-close look at lots of fascinating hidden creature features!"-- Page 4 of cover.

When twilight comes, nature transitions: from night to day at dawn and from day to night at dusk. Inside our homes, we are getting ready to start our days or end them, but outside, crepuscular creatures--animals that are most active at dawn or dusk--are right in the middle of their days! This engaging nonfiction picture book shows familiar animals and beautiful flowers--skunks, white-tailed deer, fireflies, morning glories, evening primroses, and...

"Did you know that many of Earth's animals have superpowers? These behaviors and physical traits are called adaptations, and animals use them in amazing ways. Some are expert escape artists. Other subdue their prey with electricity--or bubbles! Come meet these curious creatures and explore how they use their natural superpowers to survive"-- Provided by publisher.

"Readers will learn about the different eyes of animals and how pupil shape helps animals survive. The title will look at prey and predator animals and their round, horizontal, vertical, or other shaped pupils. Title is complete with glossary, index, and a picture list of more animals and their pupils. 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....