Learn about the weapons that different animals have to protect themselves from predators.

Learn how animals such as armadillos and crabs protect themselves from predators.

"Readers will learn about animals that can re-grow parts of their bodies, such as tails and legs"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about animals that blend in with their surroundings to avoid predators.

Some species of porcupines have 30,000 quills. Sea horses have bony plates to make them less appetizing, and a sea urchin’s spines may be 1 foot (30 cm) long and venomous. These animals are definitely equipped to survive in their native habitats, much to the disappointment of their predators! In this lively volume, young zoologists will learn about various types of body coverings that help creatures, such as the echidna and the pangolin, stay alive. Photographs of animals in action and a graphic organizer further reinforce the importance of adaptations in the wild.

Revised thesis (Ph.D.) - University of Chicago, 2007.

An ancient land, a timeless people... From the author of Indian Boyhood and The Madness of Bald Eagle, comes a collection of twelve gripping tales inspired by Native American folklore and culture. Who can save a starving village? What does it take to change foe to friend? What is the cost of triumph? Learn of the people found beneath fur and feather. Each of these short stories opens a door into the world of the animals that roam this earth. Read the wisdom of nature as it was told for thousands of years before being written down. This new edition highlights the importance of native knowledge with a new foreword by award-winning poet and author CMarie Fuhrman. The mysteries lost to the westward expansion are preserved here once more. Turn back the page of time and hear the call of the past