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Presents the various types of defenses mechanisms used by animals, including the bone spikes of the African hairy frog, the deadly poison of the blue-spotted N. taracua termite, and the hammer-like punch of the peacock mantis shrimp.

"Estivation is just like hibernation--only it happens in the summer instead of winter. Why do some animals settle into cool, snug spots and sink into a summertime sleep? Because it's too hot for their bodies to function, or their food is in short supply. Some estivating animals sleep in groups; others rest alone. Some go on a long journey before they slumber; others hunker down right at home. From the pixie frog to the spotted turtle to the desert...

Introduces clothing from around the world, including formal attire, sportswear, uniforms, and outdoor gear.

Describes the characteristics of different animals' teeth, including beavers, camels, Bengal tigers, and narwhals.

"Join three fantastic felines as they embark on the adventures of their (nine) lives in this colorful Chapters book, filled with photos and fun facts. Meet Dusty, a Siamese cat who gives the phrase "cat burglar" new meaning. Take to the seas with Scatty, a sailor and cat hero. And trek across the United States with Vladimir, a real-life cat explorer! These amazing--and TRUE--stories are sure to keep cat lovers and adventure fans on the edge of their...

The books in this series help readers identify their emotions, and provide tips and advice on how to express and deal with them. This book looks at anger, including what anger feels like, safe ways of letting anger out, and how to calm down if you are feeling angry.

Provides instructions for making spider decorations, pumpkin cut-outs, masks, treat bags, Halloween cards, and more.

A JOKE BOOK THAT TEACHES YOU HOW TO BE FUNNY! Follow a cast of fictional funny experts into the Laugh Lab, a hilarious joke-building factory that teaches middle-grade readers how to create their own jokes, puns, silly one-liners, and more. Each chapter explores a different style of joke making, such as surprise, understatement, and exaggeration, and includes hundreds of hilarious examples. By the end of the book, readers will have a set of tools...

"This humorous illustrated nonfiction picture book looks at the unusual ways that animals eat and drink"-- Provided by publisher.

"This book explains the steps of reading a problem, making a plan, solving the problem and checking your answer"-- Provided by publisher.