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Describes such animals as snails, turtles, and crabs, which live in shells and use these coverings as protection.

"Discusses how animals use armor to protect themselves from predators or to catch prey"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the many ways babies hide to protect themselves, from human toddlers who peek out from beneath blankets, to fawns that blend in with dappled sunlight, to leopard cubs who scramble high in African trees. Backpages provide more information about each animal.

Describes the many ways animals hide and defend themselves from their prey.

Highlights insects, the most successful creatures on earth, and their amazing tactics for survival.

Up high, down low, in freezing temperatures, and in boiling hot places--animals and plants can survive in the most extreme environments!

Shows a variety of animals from around the world and the strategies they employ to catch their next meal or avoid being eaten.

An introduction to twelve species that use camouflage to survive combines engaging scientific facts with natural-world artwork, while sumptuously detailed seek-and-find spreads offer interactive ways to apply new reader knowledge.

Explores adaptations in animal bodies and behavior that help them find food, defend their homes, and avoid predators. Features close-up photographs from the National Wildlife Federation archives.