| Author/Contributor(s): | Jenkins, Steve |
| Publisher: | Clarion Books |
| Date: | 10/10/2017 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
Trickiest! introduces readers to some of the slyest animals on the planet, and the award-winning author and illustrator Steve Jenkins is here to show you what earned them their reputation.
Steve's Extreme Animals reader series explores nature's truly superlative animals with the help of illustrations, infographics, facts, and figures while detailing the astounding abilities of critters as small as a frog or as big as a whale. Each installment focuses on truly amazing and unusual animals, making these nonfiction readers accessible, informative, and fascinating.
Discover the clever tricks animals use to survive:
- Animal Camouflage: See how the orchid mantis becomes a deadly flower and the leafy sea dragon disappears into the seaweed.
- Predator and Prey: Learn how humpback whales create bubble nets and the alligator snapping turtle uses its tongue as a fishing lure.
- Animal Defenses: Find out why the hognose snake plays dead and what the fire-bellied toad’s bright belly really means.
- Fascinating Animal Facts: Packed with vibrant collage art and infographics perfect for curious young readers, making this a great addition to any homeschool or classroom library.