Synopsis
Describes how animals use a variety of different techniques as a means of protection, including using camouflage coloring, hiding in burrows or the sand, using protective shells, spines, or bones, and living in groups
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Review
Clear, engaging prose.
Clear, engaging prose. Horn Book Guide"
... well-illustrated with large, clear colourful drawings of animals and explicit text. The entire book is inviting. Animal Defenses is a good adjunct to a classroom unit on animal behavior. An extensive index makes it easy to find a specific animal ...--Science Books and Films
I was amazed at most of the information that is provided in this well-researched book. If it intrigues an adult, it is sure to have children saying WOW! ...A great book!--Brandon Sun
Clear, engaging prose.--Horn Book Guide
A most attractive introduction to animal defenses.--Booklist
About the Author
Etta Kaner is a retired elementary school teacher and writer for both children and educators. Her children's books have won numerous awards, including the Silver Birch Award, the Scientific American Young Readers Book Award and the Science in Society Book Award. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.Pat Stephens, mother, animal lover and artist, lives in a crowded house in Durham, Ontario. She has illustrated over 20 animal-related books for children.
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Animal Defenses: How Animals Protect Themselves (Animal Behavior)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Stephens, Pat (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1550744194I5N00
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Animal Defenses: How Animals Protect Themselves (Animal Behavior)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Stephens, Pat (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1550744194I3N10
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Animal Defenses : How Animals Protect Themselves
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Kids Can Press, Limited, 2004
ISBN 10: 1550744194
ISBN 13: 9781550744194
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Condition: Good. Stephens, Pat (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP102292044
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Animal Defenses: How Animals Protect Themselves (Animal Behavior)
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Animal Defenses: How Animals Protect Themselves (Animal Behavior)
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