"A nonfiction picture book about the fabulous adaptations that keep amphibians alive and thriving in their unique habitats! How do sunscreen and mucus help amphibians survive? In Sunscreen, Snot Homes, and Other Amazing Amphibian Adaptations, kids ages 5 to 8 discover how one frog uses sunscreen to protect itself through the dry season and how another uses its own mucus to create a cocoon. Amphibians spend part of their time on land and part in...

"When might a fancy leaf costume be useful for a fish? And how do fish in Antarctica keep from freezing? In Anti-Freeze, Leaf Costumes, and Other Fabulous Fish Adaptations, children ages 5 to 8 discover some of the amazing adaptations in the world of fish with detailed illustrations, layered text, a hands-on activity, and plentiful back matter. Perfect as a read aloud or early reader for kids who are curious about science!"--

Provides hands-on projects, including creating fossils, drawing a geological timeline, and simulating the effects of ocean acidification, to understand why mass extinctions happen.