20 Fun Facts About Marine Animal Adaptations

20 Fun Facts About Marine Animal Adaptations
Author: Tayler Cole
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482444518

Marine animals have adapted to their habitat over millions of years. Huge whales and giant squids have been able to grow exceptionally large despite the absence of strong limbs due to the buoyancy of living in salt water. Blubber keeps some animals warm in the deep as other adaptations let animals live in very warm waters. Readers dive into the complex and fascinating subject of life under the sea through 20 interesting facts about how bodies, predation, camouflage, and more have evolved below the surface.

20 Fun Facts About Mammal Adaptations

20 Fun Facts About Mammal Adaptations
Author: Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482444321

One major adaptation of mammals is part of what differentiates them from other animals: the growth and nourishment of babies inside the mother’s body! Water-repelling fur, tough hides, camouflage, as well as the size and shape of various body parts are just a few other adaptations mammals have developed in order to better survive their environment. Readers learn many examples of how mammals have evolved to hide from predators and hunt for prey. Graphic organizers present even more information to aid readers’ understanding while full-color photographs bring them close to animals they might otherwise only see in a zoo!

20 Fun Facts About Amphibian Adaptations

20 Fun Facts About Amphibian Adaptations
Author: Emily Mahoney
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 148244447X

Reptiles lay their eggs on land and most spend a lot of their time out of the water. While this is a fact today, it wasn’t always this way! Living on land is an adaptation reptiles underwent millions of years ago. Even more adaptations, such as how reptiles regulate their body temperature and their scaly skin, are more apparent to those studying crocodiles, turtles, and other reptiles in modern times. Using a unique format of short facts, this book introduces readers to the science concepts of evolution as well as the features that classify an animal as a reptile.

20 Fun Facts About Insect Adaptations

20 Fun Facts About Insect Adaptations
Author: Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482444496

Insects are often the same color as their surroundings. Their mouthparts developed for exactly the food they like to eat. Grasshoppers have long, strong back legs for hopping over grass, whereas the cockroach’s long, thin legs let them run very quickly. None of this is an accident! Insects have many incredible adaptations that have made them the perfect residents of their environment. Short, easily digestible information draws readers into the insect world and introduces important science concepts. Full-color photographs allow readers to see adaptations and more up close.

20 Fun Facts About Bird Adaptations

20 Fun Facts About Bird Adaptations
Author: Sarah Machajewski
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482444305

When Darwin visited the Galapagos Islands, he found many kinds of finches there, each with a beak perfectly suited to the kind of food the bird commonly ate. The finches had adapted to their surroundings! Wing size, migration patterns, and more are all part of the fascinating bird adaptations included in this book. Readers explore all kinds of birds, bird behavior, and more in an entertaining format and colorful layout. Graphic organizers and full-color photographs complement the main content as readers fly from one fun fact to the next.

20 Fun Facts About Insect Adaptations

20 Fun Facts About Insect Adaptations
Author: Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482444119

Insects are often the same color as their surroundings. Their mouthparts developed for exactly the food they like to eat. Grasshoppers have long, strong back legs for hopping over grass, whereas the cockroach’s long, thin legs let them run very quickly. None of this is an accident! Insects have many incredible adaptations that have made them the perfect residents of their environment. Short, easily digestible information draws readers into the insect world and introduces important science concepts. Full-color photographs allow readers to see adaptations and more up close.

Ocean Animal Adaptations

Ocean Animal Adaptations
Author: Julie Murphy
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2011-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429670290

"Simple text and photographs describe ocean animal adaptations"--Provided by publisher.

20 Fun Facts about Marine Habitats

20 Fun Facts about Marine Habitats
Author: Jill Keppeler
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-08
Genre: Marine ecology
ISBN: 9781538264508

"Vast numbers of Earth's plants and animals live in the planet's oceans-but scientists estimate we know about far less than half of them! It may be impossible to know just how many creatures live there, but it's clear that marine habitats are home to thousands of species. In this intriguing book, readers will get a peek into one of the most unusual, least known habitats on the planet. From brightly colored (and endangered) coral reefs to the darkest of ocean depths, this volume will fascinate kids with information about Earth's most mysterious habitat"--

Really Strange Marine Animals

Really Strange Marine Animals
Author: Caitie McAneney
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1499428537

Welcome to the world’s bodies of water, which are populated by some really strange marine animals. This text introduces readers to the oddest creatures under the sea, including blobfish, anglerfish, sea cucumbers, deep-sea sharks, and more. Readers will learn about these creatures and the adaptations that make them unique. This high-interest title also explores important science concepts, such as survival, animal behavior, life cycles, and habitats. Readers are sure to enjoy the engaging text, colorful photographs, and sidebars that provide an in-depth look at some of the world’s strangest marine animals.