Scientific American Investigates Animal Defenses
Some animals' most striking features are adaptations for survival. Without characteristics such as quills, camouflage, and claws, many species couldn't defend themselves from deadly predators and harsh habitats. In this high-interest series, an exciting collaboration with Scientific American, readers will love learning about many kinds of animals and their astonishing defenses. Striking photographs of creatures in the wild support the main concepts.
• Fact boxes and captions offer bonus information of interest to budding zoologists
• Graphic organizers model organization of facts and reinforce knowledge building
• Animal and adaptation concepts correlate with curricular STEM themes















