Rain Forest Animal Adaptations

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Overview

Find out how animals survive Earth's most extreme regions! From the rain-drenched treetops to the sun-starved forest floor, the rain forest is a tough place to live. But many animals from geckos to jaguars thrive in this environment. Discover the amazing body parts and behaviors that make living there possible. Filled with full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect for pre-readers and early reader who love science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429670340
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2011
Series:	Amazing Animal Adaptations Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	413,142
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	NC680L (what's this?)
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 in the forest — Body coverings — Body parts — 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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