Armor Up: Exoskeletons, Scales, and Shells (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781978508071)

Armored skin, bony plates, and shells are key defenses animals employ to survive in their natural surroundings. By examining the many forms animal armor can take, readers will have the opportunity to explore the physical makeup of turtle shells, armadillo bands, and millipede exoskeletons, among others. They'll learn how animals use their armor to protect against specific predators. Lively fact boxes, along with sidebars and accessible descriptions of current scientific research, help students discover the more unusual aspects of animal armor. Full-color photographs of the animals and close-ups of their special features enhance the narrative while a list of recent books and websites encourage further exploration of the topic.

Author: Emma Carlson Berne,Susan K. Mitchell
ISBN-10: 1978508077
ISBN-13: 9781978508071
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2019
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.90w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 502335 / Armor Up: Exoskeletons, Scales, and Shells