Savage Nature: Extreme Adaptations

Author: Louise Spilsbury
Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd
Category: Wildlife
Age Group: 9+
Book Format: Paperback

What does the term 'survival of the fittest' mean and why is life on Earth a battle? Find out in Extreme Adaptations and explore how animals and plants have changed by adaptation to carve out a life in a deadly world. Find out why the black heron uses an umbrella, which animal 'plays dead' and the many ways animals have adapted to keep safe, survive winter, survive the heat and much more. Discover what adaptation means, why it is necessary for survival and how without evolution life on Earth could not continue.The Savage Nature series explores life science and life on Earth at its most extreme, from the fight for survival from birth to death through to the way that organisms have adapted to survive in extreme habitats. The series offers high-interest, engaging information, fascinating fact boxes and an in-depth exploration of the most exciting aspects of life science. A high-interest look at the natural world for children aged 9+.

Table Of Contents
1: Hunting Tactics

1: Keeping Safe

1: Smart Tricks

1: Surviving Winter

1: Escaping the Heat

1: Making Shelters

1: Vital Behaviours

1: Glossary

1: For More Information

1: Index
About Louise Spilsbury
Louise Spilsbury is a prolific children's book author. She has written titles on almost every subject, from science and geography through to world affairs, social issues, art, history, and literacy. Louise is married to the author Richard Spilsbury and has two children. She lives and works in Devon.

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SKU BK-9781445145686
Barcode # 9781445145686
Brand Franklin Watts Ltd
Artist / Author Louise Spilsbury
Shipping Weight 0.3800kg
Shipping Width 0.210m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.260m
Assembled Length 25.600m
Assembled Height 1.000m
Assembled Width 21.000m
Type Paperback

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