Have you ever wondered how animals protect themselves in the wild? One way they do this is through the power of invisibility. Readers discover this fun fact as they explore different ways animals such as lions, polar bears, sloths, and glass frogs transform to look invisible in order to survive. Through this well-researched text presented to look like an exciting comic book, readers develop a better understanding of the natural world and its inhabitants....

Look at animal adaptation in a whole new way. Of course having long legs allows a horse to run fast, but why does a jellyfish switch on its own light down in the ocean? Find out the answers to lots of odd questions like this. There's more to animal adaptation than you ever realised!

Check out the outrageous Octopus! Kids will find out about its superpower and how it is the Master of Disguise. They will also learn how it moves in the water and discover how and what it eats. Readers can decide for themselves what kind of superhero an octopus could be! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Reviewed Table...

Readers learn about the many ways animals communicate.

"A high-interest look at how a variety of animals communicate with one another, from clicks and rumblings to dancing and plumage displays."--

Examines the powerful and unique senses of numerous animals, covering sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, and looking at the way a shark finds its prey.

Thinking about rats can make anyone's skin crawl, but thinking about a rat gnawing its way through concrete is sure to give you the shivers. A wealth of life science information, fun facts, and gory details on the wild world of rats will have even reluctant readers coming back for more.

Introduces the life and habits of the dung beetle, which obtains food, water, and shelter from the droppings of cattle, bison, and other large herbivores.

"Flying, swimming, or hopping. Running for cover or running down prey. Some animals on Earth use super speed to survive."--

"This book describes the amazing and uncommon ways in which animals defend themselves from predators, from playing dead to shooting blood from their eyes."--