Rain Forest Animal Adaptations

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Overview

Find out how animals survive Earth's most extreme regions! From the rain-drenched treetops to the sun-starved forest floor, the rain forest is a tough place to live. But many animals from geckos to jaguars thrive in this environment. Discover the amazing body parts and behaviors that make living there possible. Filled with full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect for pre-readers and early reader who love science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429660280
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2011
Series:	Amazing Animal Adaptations Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 10.30(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	NC680L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Lisa Amstutz is the author of seven science books for children, one adult nonfiction title and many magazine and newspaper articles. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Biology and an M.S. in Environmental Science/Ecology. Lisa taught outdoor education for several years and still enjoys sharing her love of nature with children. Lisa lives on a six-acre hobby farm in rural Ohio with her husband and four children.

Table of Contents

Life in the forest — Body coverings — Body parts — Behavior.

Editorial Reviews

This series describes how animals adapt by using body coverings, body parts, and behavior; each title covers a different geographic region. The full color photographs help students understand the text and concepts discussed as well as hold their attention. Younger students can also learn about the components of nonfiction books. The summary chart at the end of the book offers a good review of each animal’s adaptations. Recommended.

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