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Orchid Mantises and Other Extreme Insect Adaptations (Extreme Adaptations)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Orchid Mantises and Other Extreme Insect Adaptations (Extreme Adaptations)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jodi Wheeler-Toppen Phd
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
ISBN/Barcode 9781491401712
ClassificationsDewey:595.714
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Capstone Press
Imprint Capstone Press
Publication Date 1 July 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

A mantis disguised as a flower! Beetles that smear themselves in poop! Insects may be small, but they have adapted to their environments in some extreme ways. Discover some of the most interesting and unusual adaptations that allow insects to survive in all types of habitats around the world.

Reviews

From a giraffe's tongue to the dung beetle's diet, the animal characteristics highlighted here are sure to draw interest. . . .The writing is lively and engaging, with a consistent focus on the ways in which adaptations are essential for survival. Most of the high-quality photos directly hone in on featured adaptations. . . .Attractive, adequate offerings.-- "School Library Journal"