Spiders and Other Invertebrates

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Animals adapt to their habitats in amazing ways, foraging for food, using camouflage, defending themselves against predators. Each title in this series focuses on the adaptations found in one representative animal from each species, while looking at how similar animals in the group have adapted in different ways. Less successful adaptations are also covered, including animals that have become extinct or endangered by changes to their environment. Features include Concept Boxes explaining scientific concepts like evolution, intelligent design, and competition.

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Horn Book Review

The subject of adaptation among invertebrates includes a broad range of topics related to species success. This book briefly describes eight invertebrate groups before spiders come center stage. The dense material (about spiders' mouth parts, spinnerets, camouflage, and self-defense) is presented in a photo-rich layout, and more advanced readers not put off by the tight design will find plentiful information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.