Ocean State Libraries

Armored skin, bony plates, and shells are key defenses animals employ to survive in their natural surroundings. By examining the many forms animal armor can take, readers will have the opportunity to explore the physical makeup of turtle shells, armadillo bands, and millipede exoskeletons, among others. They'll learn how animals use their armor to protect against specific predators. Lively fact boxes, along with sidebars and accessible descriptions...

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to armored animals such as the crab, armadillo, pangolin, and all kinds of beetles, and explore how they use armor to defend themselves against predators. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--

"Compare and contrast the different armored dinosaurs to see which ones were the fastest, strongest, and smartest"--

"Information about animals shells, scales, spikes and other outer coverings, for young children learning to read"--

"Beginning readers will gain insight on where tortoises live, what they like to eat, and how their 'armor' protects them!"--Publisher.