Odd Adaptations
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Why Do Frogs Have Teeth?
And Other Curious Amphibian Adaptations
by Patricia Fletcher
Part of the Odd Adaptations series
Not many people report being bitten by a frog. But many will notice the weird ooze that seeps out of a toad's skin when they're picked up. These are just two strange adaptations that have helped amphibians survive in their environment. That's also why salamanders need the ability to regrow limbs-or even part of their brain! Curious future scientists learn all about these awesome adaptations as well as other important topics such as the unique amphibian life cycle, all complemented by full-color, up-close photographs.
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Why Do People Have Chins?
And Other Curious Human Adaptations
by Patricia Fletcher
Part of the Odd Adaptations series
The appendix seems useless. Most people's baby toes are so small, they seem unimportant. There are so many odd parts of the human body, each page of this volume is able to reveal fascinating adaptations of the body readers didn't even know they wanted to know! Including up-to-date scientific findings explained in understandable and age-appropriate language, the main content satisfies readers' curiosity as well as parts of the science curriculum. Full-color photographs, diagrams, and supplementary sidebars help readers understand human body systems, evolution, and even why people have chins!
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Why Do Wolf Spiders Make Burrows?
And Other Odd Arachnid Adaptations
by Meghan Sharif
Part of the Odd Adaptations series
It isn't unusual to see a spider hanging out in the middle of its complex silk web, just waiting for a tasty bug to come by. Less well-known is a spider that digs a burrow in the ground. Several species are known for doing this, and the reason why isn't as odd as it seems. Arachnid aficionados will love finding out about the weird adaptations that these creatures have developed. Intriguing text and in-depth sidebars are supported by remarkable photographs of all kinds of arachnids in their wild habitats.
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Why Do Platypuses Lay Eggs?
And Other Curious Mammal Adaptations
by Patricia Fletcher
Part of the Odd Adaptations series
The dictionary definition of a mammal says that mammals give birth to live young, but that's not always true. Echidnas and platypuses, while still technically mammals, lay eggs. Why they do so is one of the strangest adaptations of mammals on Earth. Readers explore this and many other incredible and bizarre adaptations of all kinds of mammals, including the purpose of milk teeth and the hairy truth about camouflage and the coats of many animals. Full-color photographs showcase each adaptation for curious readers as they absorb information about life cycles, predator-prey relationships, and more from the main content.
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Why Do Mudskippers Walk?
And Other Curious Fish Adaptations
by Patricia Fletcher
Part of the Odd Adaptations series
Fish are some of the weirdest animals on Earth. Some can walk as well as swim. Others have body parts that have helped them adapt to the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean. And then there are the many amazing kinds of sharks! This book contains the most bizarre adaptations fish can have-and includes up-close, full-color photographs for readers to ogle. This framework provides a way fun way to introduce why and how adaptations happen, as well as other science curriculum topics such as ecosystems and predator-prey relationships.
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Why Do Thorny Devils Have Two Heads?
And Other Curious Reptile Adaptations
by Patricia Fletcher
Part of the Odd Adaptations series
There's a good reason why the thorny devil has a "false head" on its shoulders. It's an adaptation that developed to help protect the thorny devil when the reptile feels threatened. Most adaptations have a good explanation-but that doesn't make some of them any less odd! From snakes shedding their skin a few times a year to the almost unbreakable shells of reptile eggs, reptile adaptations are made even more fascinating in this book through full-color, up-close photographs. In addition to cool adaptations, readers learn science curriculum topics such as the main features of reptiles, evolution, and life cycles.
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Why Are Ostriches So Big?
And Other Curious Bird Adaptations
by Patricia Fletcher
Part of the Odd Adaptations series
Ostriches are the biggest birds on Earth. Not only that, they can run distances at about the same speed as a car on a city street! These adaptations are extraordinary, but other birds have even more bizarre adaptations! From gizzards to the many colorful mating displays, bird adaptations are covered in fun, engaging detail throughout this volume. The main content addresses curriculum topics such as animal body systems, life cycles, and more with an emphasis on the most fun information out there about birds and their odd adaptations.
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Why Do Lobsters Eat Each Other?
And Other Odd Crustacean Adaptations
by Therese M. Shea
Part of the Odd Adaptations series
There are few behavioral adaptations that seem more odd to us than cannibalism. Scientists have noticed the rising incidence of lobster cannibals in recent years, and the reason may be connected to global warming. Readers will find the odd information about these and other crustaceans to be a fascinating study in animal adaptations, a crucial component of the elementary science curriculum. Vivid photographs and informative sidebars reinforce the engaging text.
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Why Do Pitcher Plants Eat Bugs?
And Other Odd Plant Adaptations
by Brianna Battista
Part of the Odd Adaptations series
Because of plants' sedentary lives, they're not often placed among the more bizarre organisms on Earth. This beguiling book contains plenty of peculiar plants to entice future botanists. They'll find out about carnivorous pitcher plants as well as many other kinds of valuable vegetation and why they've developed similarly strange adaptations. This is a perfect way to delve into the study of plants and plant parts, a key part of life science curricula. Readers will never look at plants the same way again.
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Why Don't Jellyfish Have Brains?
And Other Odd Invertebrate Adaptations
by Caitie McAneney
Part of the Odd Adaptations series
Jellyfish are some of the creepiest creatures out there. They're about 95 percent water and basically evaporate when they wash up on a beach, and, they don't have brains! This absorbing book details how these animals survive without this important organ and other weird facts about the invertebrate world. Even more fascinating than the freaky facts are the eye-catching images that illustrate each crucial concept. Sidebars and graphic organizers present more valuable information.
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Why Do Fungi Feed on Dead Plants?
And Other Odd Fungi Adaptations
by Janey Levy
Part of the Odd Adaptations series
Fungi seem mysterious, they're not animals and they're not plants. Some aren't even visible to the human eye. Yet, they're constantly at work breaking down dead organisms. Our world would be cluttered without them. This beneficial book sheds much-needed light on the fungi kingdom, explaining what a fungus is as well as some the weirdest adaptations that have made it a successful survivor in the natural world. Graphic organizers summarize essential points, while vivid photographs display how bright and beautiful these organisms can be.
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Why Do Some Moths Mimic Wasps?
And Other Odd Insect Adaptations
by Kate Light
Part of the Odd Adaptations series
Mimicry is an awesome, and sometimes slightly weird, adaptation that many animals have developed. In many instances, it's a lifesaver, encouraging possible predators to stay away. That's the case with some kinds of harmless moths. They really look like stinging insects such as wasps and hornets, and sometimes even sound like them, which is effective for scaring away enemies like birds. Young entomologists will learn so much more about the amazing world of insects in the intriguing text and photographs in this valuable volume, a wonderful addition to any science collection.
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