How do animals survive in planet Earth's most extreme regions? Snow, ice, and subzero temps make the North and South Poles nearly impossible places to live. But several animals from musk oxen to penguins call these regions home. Find out how their amazing behaviors and body parts have adapted to these harsh conditions. With full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect for pre-reader and early reader nonfiction fans.

Author: Lisa J. Amstutz
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 07/01/2011
Series: A+ Books: Amazing Animal Adaptations
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.90w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781429670319
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 144653 / Polar Animal Adaptations

About the Author
Amstutz, Lisa J.: - Lisa Amstutz is the author of seven science books for children, one adult nonfiction title and many magazine and newspaper articles. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Biology and an M.S. in Environmental Science/Ecology. Lisa taught outdoor education for several years and still enjoys sharing her love of nature with children. Lisa lives on a six-acre hobby farm in rural Ohio with her husband and four children.