It's Still Alive!: Magical Animals That Regrow Parts

by Nikki Potts

Overview

Regenerative animals are survivors. Species with this ability can regrow limbs, skin, organs, and more! Find out how these animals use regeneration to evade predators and stay alive. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496621672
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Magical Animals
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	9 MB
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Mexican Axolotl 6

Sea Star 8

Spider 10

Anole Lizard 12

Conch 15

African Spiny Mouse 16

Sea Cucumber 19

Flatworm 20

Gecko 23

Zebrafish 25

Water Bear 26

Moon Jellyfish 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 32

Index 32

Interviews

Short, simple sentences make the text easy to read for pre readers. Interesting animals accompanied by striking images capture readers’ attention. Critical thinking questions encourage readers to reflect and analyze the text. Content meets Next Generation Science Standards.

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
Gr 3–5—Each title introduces a dozen animals by focusing on the particularly unusual characteristics they have in common. A text box in each spread notes the critter's main features and then describes its "magical" property. Readers learn about the size, habitat, and life span of the conch, followed by a brief description of how it can regrow its eyes. Scientific concepts such as bioluminescence and regeneration are explained at an appropriately introductory level. Well-chosen images of a seven-legged spider, a fluorescent tree frog, and other eye-catching examples effectively support the text. Many photo pairs provide useful contrasting views, showing a visible wolf spider opposite a hidden one, or a dragonfly as nymph and adult. Several of the topics, such as water bears and deep-sea dragonfish, are not often covered in children's books. VERDICT Well-conceived presentations about fascinating creatures. Great picks for elementary schoolers.

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