Synopses & Reviews
From boiling heat to bone-chilling cold, from the driest deserts to the darkest caves, from the tallest mountains to the deepest seas: these animals survive in the most extreme environments imaginable. Meet these incredible creatures, including polar bears and penguins that endure freezing temperatures, brine shrimp that swim in salty waters, birds that fly higher than airplanes, and even the ancient microscopic and#8220;water bear,and#8221; an and#8220;extremophileand#8221; that could stay alive in outer space!and#160;and#160;and#160;
Review
"From this varied and vibrant look at speedy animals, children will discover many intriguing facts, such as what fish is even faster than a cheetah and what bird dives faster than 200 miles per hour to catch a meal. The text is simple and easy to comprehend, while the high-quality stock photos are bright and energetic. Stewart enlivens the information by dropping in material on how long, how far, or on what terrain the speed can be maintained. She also makes use of clever ways to gain readers' attention, such as including the surprising example of the cone snail, a creature that slowly moves across the sandy ocean bottom and whose protruding tube quickly shoots poison to capture its prey, or discussing unusual skills, such as which insect flaps its wings the fastest. This smoothly written, well-illustrated title will draw children in, satisfy their curiosity, and inspire them to seek out more information on the topic." and#8212;School Library Journal
Synopsis
See sharks that are fast, sharks that are slow, sharks that hide in the sand, and sharks that glow. Welcome to the incredible world of sharks!and#160; Meet 12 of the most fascinating species that swim in oceans around the world.
Synopsis
Which creature moves so rapidly it can even run on water? Which bird's heart beats 1,200 times a minute? Come learn about the world's fastest animals, from speedy cheetahs and swiftly swinging tree gibbons to colorful chameleons whose tongues grab an insect quicker than you can blink an eye. These amazing animals have skills that help them thrive and survive.and#160;
Synopsis
Meet 15 cool sharks and see why itand#39;s important to BE NICE TO SHARKS! Though theyandrsquo;re often portrayed as vicious man-eaters, sharks actually kill fewer than 10 people per year. Yet those myths cause real harm: many species are being hunted to extinction. This humorous book humanizes the incredible shark through breathtaking, original, underwater photography along with incredible factsandmdash;sending kids a crucial message about conservation.
About the Author
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is one of the largest and most respected museums in the world, and welcomes millions of visitors each year. Plan a trip to the museum to see some of its 32 million specimens and artifacts, including the largest collection of dinosaur fossils anywhere, or visit online at www.amnh.org.