Animal Chemical Combat: Poisons, Smells, and Slime

by Susan K. Mitchell

Overview

Everyone knows when a skunk tries to scare off a predator, the distinctive smell can be in the area for days. This resource explains how certain animals and insects have chemical defenses to keep them safe from predators. From poison dart frogs to bombardier beetles and the slimy hagfish, readers will discover how these sticky and smelly defenses work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780766032941
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	07/16/2008
Series:	Amazing Animal Defenses Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Editorial Reviews

The books in the Amazing Animal Defenses series would be a good addition to the library of any teacher with special needs students because they present important concepts in a format that will appeal to reluctant readers and special needs students. The books are graphically interesting, and the material is presented in small, easy-to-digest sections.

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