Curious Creatures
9 total works
Describes, with emphasis on the larval stage and metamorphosis, how various amphibians, insects, fishes and other marine animals change as they grow and mature into adults.
Examines some of the wonders of nature, under such headings as "Strange Habitats," "Strange Families," and "Staying Alive."
Describes the habitats and activities of creatures that live in darkness.
Describes how animals communicate with each other using scents, sounds, and sight.
Examines living animals and plants that have managed to survive as species over millions of years without undergoing change, including the shark, crocodile, horseshoe crab, and magnolia.
Describes the different methods that various animals use to move from place to place in order to find living space, food, and mates.
Describes the many ways vulnerable animals protect themselves by making themselves difficult to see or mimicking better protected creatures.