Sprays, Secretions, and Shocks
Sprays, Secretions, and Shocks
by Lavender, Julie and David
ISBN: 9798892606189
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Golden poison dart frogs, blister beetles, electric eels, and fire salamanders must protect themselves before they become a predator’s next meal. Luckily, they have some special weapons to help them fight! Learn about animals that can spray, secrete, and shock. Find out how they use these disgusting defenses to poison, electrocute, sting, blister, slime, and stay alive.
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Imprint: Mitchell Lane
Category: NonfictionInterest Level:
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AR Title: No
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Dewey Number: 591.47
Page Count: 32
Trim: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4
Nature's Wonderful Weapons Series
Animals need to defend themselves and their territories against attackers. They have to win mates. Some must catch and kill prey. Luckily, they have built-in weapons to help them fight and survive. The Komodo dragon has serrated teeth and a toxic bite. The Mexican fireleg tarantula lobs barbed hairs at its enemies. The striped polecat shoots a revolting spray out of its backside. Six titles in the Nature’s Wonderful Weapons series help young readers explore the natural defenses of animals from the fascinating to the freaky: Antlers, Horns, and Ossicones; Sprays, Secretions, and Shocks; Spurs, Spines, and Quills; Tails, Stingers, and Harpoons; Talons, Claws, and Pincers; and Tusks, Teeth, and Fangs. Wildlife experts Julie and David Lavender explain the science behind animal weaponry in these high-interest books that include amazing photographs, fascinating facts, a glossary and index, reading comprehension questions, and resources for further learning.
