Extreme animals : the toughest creatures on Earth / Nicola Davies ; illustrated by Neal Layton.
Animals adapt to their surroundings for survival. Learn how they survive in conditions that humans never would. Are you ready for the competition? From the persevering emperor penguins of the South Pole to the brave bacteria inside bubbling volcanoes, from the hardy reptiles of the driest deserts to the squash-proof creatures of the deepest seabeds, animals have adapted to survive in conditions that would kill a human faster than you can say "coffin." Discover how they do it in this amazing natural history book from a celebrated team - and find out who wins the title of the toughtest animal of them all!
Record details
- ISBN: 0763630675
- ISBN: 9780763630676
- Physical Description: 61 pages : color illustrations ; 16 x 26 cm
- Edition: First United States edition
- Publisher: Cambridge, Mass. : Candlewick Press, [2006]
- Copyright: ©2006
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. Originally published: London : Walker Books, 2006. |
| Target Audience Note: | 2-4. AD1100L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader ARbLG 6.4 1.0 Accelerated Reader AR LG 6.4 1 108315. |
| Awards Note: | A Junior Library Guild selection. |
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| Subject: | Animals > Adaptation > Juvenile literature. Extreme environments > Juvenile literature. Extreme environments. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 40 of 41 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 41 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J590 DAV (Text) | 36015000017083 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
