Outrageous Animal Adaptations: From Big-Eared Bats to Frill-Necked Lizards Contributor(s): Rosen, Michael J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1512429996 ISBN-13: 9781512429992 Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm) OUR PRICE: $35.45 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Animals - General - Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology |
Dewey: 578.4 |
LCCN: 2017018536 |
Lexile Measure: 1100 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7" W x 9.1" (1.05 lbs) 96 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A fish that walks on land, a frog that makes its own sunscreen, and an insect that can become invisible? Whether to avoid predators, to stalk prey, or to withstand extreme temperatures, Earth's creatures have evolved some outrageous features and tricks to ensure survival. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rosen, Michael J.: - Michael J. Rosen is the acclaimed author of some three dozen books for children of all ages (and even more for grown-ups!), including The Cuckoo's Haiku and Other Poems for Birders; Our Farm: Four Seasons with Five Kids on One Famiy's Farm (which he both wrote and illustrated with some 400 photographs); A Drive in the Country; Don't Shoot!; A School for Pompey Walker; and Elijah's Angel. For over 35 years, ever since working as a counselor, water-safety instructor, and art teacher at local community centers, Michael has been engaged with young children, their parents, and teachers. As a visiting author, in-service speaker, and workshop leader, he frequently travels to schools and conferences around the nation, sharing his stories, poems, creativity, and humor. |