Polar Animal Adaptations

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Overview

How do animals survive in planet Earth's most extreme regions? Snow, ice, and subzero temps make the North and South Poles nearly impossible places to live. But several animals from musk oxen to penguins call these regions home. Find out how their amazing behaviors and body parts have adapted to these harsh conditions. With full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect for pre-reader and early reader nonfiction fans.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496621436
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Amazing Animal Adaptations Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	45 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Lisa Amstutz is the author of more than 150 children’s books on topics ranging from applesauce to zebra mussels. An ecologist by training, she enjoys sharing her love of nature with kids. Lisa lives on a small farm with her family.

Table of Contents

Life at the poles — What to wear — Polar body parts — Polar animal behavior.

Editorial Reviews

This series describes how animals adapt by using body coverings, body parts, and behavior; each title covers a different geographic region. The full color photographs help students understand the text and concepts discussed as well as hold their attention. Younger students can also learn about the components of nonfiction books. The summary chart at the end of the book offers a good review of each animal’s adaptations. Recommended.

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