{"product_id":"animals-that-make-me-say-look-out-national-wildlife-federation-isbn-9781623540807","title":"Animals That Make Me Say Look Out! (National Wildlife Federation)","description":"Hey! Look out!\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Sharp-eyed readers will need to keep their eyes peeled in this engaging look at how animals of all shapes and sizes blend in and survive in their native ecosystems.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e How do animals deal with danger? From crocodiles standing on their tails to great white sharks with their jaws wide open to well-camouflaged venomous snakes, prospective naturalists and conservationists will have a lot to look out for in this exploration of dynamic ecosystems and the animals that hide and hunt in them.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Back matter includes glossary, curated reading list and a scavenger hunt.The author of \u003ci\u003eAnimals That Make Me Say Ouch!\u003c\/i\u003e (2014), ...\u003ci\u003eWow!\u003c\/i\u003e (2014), and ...\u003ci\u003eEwww!\u003c\/i\u003e (2016) offers a fresh set of stock nature photographs on the general  theme of animal defensive behaviors and features. That theme feels like  it's only a pretext, and she drops it halfway through anyway. In the  first part, headed \"Look out for animals on the defense,\" she gathers  views of wild creatures--predators and prey alike--flashing teeth or  tusks, rearing up in aggressive threat displays, charging, playing dead,  tussling, hiding, and using camouflage, venom, or skin poison. In the  second, unrelated, section, she urges readers to \"Look out for ways to  protect animals.\" Instead of offering any real concrete \"ways,\" however,  she just identifies several dozen kinds of animals whose populations  are declining from assorted hazards such as habitat loss or competition  from invasive species. Some of the larger photos, at least--a drooling  Florida panther, a crocodile lunging out of the water with jaws gaping,  burrowing owls lined up alertly like avian meerkats, a tree frog hanging  by one toe--rise above the ordinary. While casual readers will find the  simply phrased descriptions and explanations next to the pictures  easily digestible, a closing set of activities will give budding  naturalists some healthy challenges. Average visuals compared to other  entries in the series and a formula that is plainly wearing thin.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis latest in the Animals That Make Me Say...series provides a wide  array of information on how animals in the wild behave when threatened.  Split into two parts, the first, \"Look Out for Animals on the Defense,\"  breaks down the various types of defense mechanisms animals use when  protecting themselves and their young. Organized by behavior rather than  by animals, this provides examples of creatures using tactics that  range from a threatening charge (bears, rhinos, even birds\" to  camouflage and playing dead (opossums, many species of frogs and  snakes). These behaviors are utilized both by animals avoiding predators  and those hunting for prey. Glossy close-up photos of the animals  discussed accompany facts on teeth and tusks, animal fighting styles,  and the difference between poison and venom. The second part, \"Look Out  for Ways to Protect Animals,\" discusses the ways animal survival can be  threatened, both by other animals, as with invasive species, or because  of human interference. An interesting, if introductory, overview of a  subset of animal behavior.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003eAs America's conservation organization, The National Wildlife Federation is a voice for wildlife, dedicated to protecting wildlife and habitat and inspiring the future generation of conservationists. \u003cbr\u003e                                         \u003cbr\u003e Dawn Cusick writes award-winning children's nature nonfiction books recognized for their quality by the National Science Teacher's Association, the Animal Behavior Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Her books include, Animal Snacks, Animal Tongues, Animals That Make Me Say OUCH!, and more. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina.\u003cb\u003eLOOK OUT: Jaws and Teeth for Animals on the Defense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTake a Deep Breath Before You Panic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Getting enough oxygen across their gills is important for all fish. Some sharks use a process called ram ventilation to get extra oxygen. To do this, they swim fast with their mouths open. So if you’re diving or snorkeling in the ocean and see a shark underwater with a wide-open mouth headed your way, you may not need to worry. If you’re on top of the water and see an open-mouthed tiger shark headed your way, it might be time to say look out!\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMy, What Big Teeth You Have!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crocodiles and alligators often rest with their mouths wide open. This behavior is called gaping. Gaping may also serve as a threat, showing the size of jaws and teeth to rivals. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGaping, Not Yawning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crocodiles and alligators also use gaping to lower their body temperatures. As ectotherms, they need the sun’s energy for heat. Ectotherms are animals that need outside heat sources such as the sun to warm their bodies.","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305285177573,"sku":"NP9781623540807","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781623540807.jpg?v=1767721613","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/animals-that-make-me-say-look-out-national-wildlife-federation-isbn-9781623540807","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}