Hey! Look out! Sharp-eyed readers will need to keep their eyes peeled in this engaging look at how animals of all shapes and sizes blend in and survive in their native ecosystems. How do animals deal with danger? From crocodiles standing on their tails to great white sharks with their jaws wide open to well-camouflaged venomous snakes, prospective naturalists and conservationists will have a lot to look out for in this exploration of dynamic ecosystems...

Describes the deadly characteristics that some animals have developed to stay safe and thrive in their environments, including the electric eel that can send electricity and the venomous sea snake.

"Presents more than 100 facts about sea animals in a layout that appeals to struggling and reluctant readers"--

Presents the stories of three amazing animals, including Einstein the genius parrot, Otis the skydiving dog, and Mudslinger a performing pig.

Offers thousands of animal facts and records that identify animals in such categories as fastest, oldest, and biggest, as well as smelliest, loudest, and deadliest.

Presents photographs to fascinate young animal lovers, from the kangaroo's inability to walk backward to the aardvark's voracious appetite for termites.

Describes the unique characteristics that some animals have developed to stay safe and thrive in their environments, including the leafy sea dragon that looks like seaweed and the archerfish that shoots a jet of water from its mouth.

Answers questions about technology in the home, the outdoors, food, transportation, and animals.

Learn how to tell the difference between a llama and an alpaca.

"Strange, exciting, and interesting facts explore the wonderful world of animals"--