Star-Nosed Moles and Other Extreme Mammal Adaptations (Extreme Adaptations)

Description

A mongoose that kills snakes! A bat that goes fishing! Many mammals have extreme ways of adapting to survive in their environments. Discover some of the most interesting and unusual adaptations that have occurred in mammals that have allowed them to survive in any habitat on the earth.

Jody Sullivan Rake specializes in writing about any and all animals. After earning a zoology degree from San Francisco State University, she became an educator and science writer at SeaWorld in San Diego. She still lives in San Diego.

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" Star-Nosed Moles is written for elementary aged children; my experience indicates that middle school students will enjoy the images, too. The photos and graphics give this book wide appeal; children generally love to learn more about animals.-- "NSTA Recommends"