SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Why Are Ostriches So Big?: And Other Curious Bird Adaptations

by Patricia Fletcher
9781538203873. ea vol: 32p. (Odd Adaptations). further reading. glossary. photos. websites. Gareth Stevens. Aug. 2017. lib. ed. $26.60. pap. $10.50.
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Gr 4–8—Species throughout the animal kingdom have developed all sorts of adaptations that enable them to survive and thrive over many generations. The books in this beautifully designed series look at various animal groupings and highlight some of the more interesting or stranger adaptations. Clever headings, unique typefaces, and eye-catching layouts combine for an utterly browsable collection of facts and theories surrounding these adaptations. Details about why mudskippers walk on land or why some birds have hollow bones make for an intriguing premise and one that will keep kids digging through these titles over and over again.
VERDICT Top-notch nonfiction for middle schoolers.
Reviewed by Staff , Nov 01, 2017

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