adaptation (biology)

"A longtime research associate in zoology at the American Museum of Natural History, Bill Schutt turns his expertise to teeth, taking readers on a fascinating and sometimes creepy journey through their natural, scientific, and cultural history, arguing that tooth evolution has been the most important factor to vertebrate species' success"--.

Learn about the ways animal protect themselves using camouflage and other suprise tactics.

Discover how animals have developed amazing anatomies, engineered to help them survive and thrive in some of the world's most challenging biomes. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest and the science of animal anatomy in the battle for survival on Earth.

Looks at what it would be like if kids had various types of animal skin coverings.

Introduces readers to some of the fastest animals on the planet.

"Readers will learn about the different tails of animals and how they help animals survive. The title will look at several animals with tails and the tail's use, such as balance, protection, transportation, and more"--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"--Publisher.

"Readers will learn about the different ears of animals and how shape and size helps animals survive. The title will look at prey, predator, and flying and swimming animals and their forward facing, rotating, or invisible ears"--Publisher.

"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"--Publisher.

"Readers will learn about the different teeth of animals and how they help animals survive. The title will look at several prey and predator animals and how their different tooth shapes help them hunt meat or eat plants"--Publisher.