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40 pp.
| Lerner
| February, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-6439-3$25.26
(3)
4-6
Animal Prey series.
With straightforward writing, Markle describes how musk oxen, with sharp horns and hooves, and porcupines, with barbed quills, defend themselves from enemies. Intriguing close-up photos, such as those of the musk oxen gathered in a protective circle to face wolves and a porcupine about to swat a mountain lion with its tail, expand the accessible text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Prey titles: Porcupines and Musk Oxen.
40 pp.
| Lerner
| February, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-6064-7$25.26
(3)
4-6
Animal Prey series.
With straightforward writing, Markle describes how musk oxen, with sharp horns and hooves, and porcupines, with barbed quills, defend themselves from enemies. Intriguing close-up photos, such as those of the musk oxen gathered in a protective circle to face wolves and a porcupine about to swat a mountain lion with its tail, expand the accessible text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Prey titles: Porcupines and Musk Oxen.
40 pp.
| Lerner
| February, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-6063-0$25.26
(3)
4-6
Animal Prey series.
With straightforward writing, Markle presents the octopus as prey and explains its defense mechanisms. Primarily focused on the giant Pacific octopus, she also discusses other species including the blue-ringed, banded string-arm, and glass octopuses. Intriguing close-up photos, such as those showing an octopus mimicking the shapes of a stingray and a venomous sea snake, expand the accessible text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.