In matters of survival, spikes and other sharp body parts are great tools to have in your armoury. From razor-sharp claws and talons to bones that can poke through their skin, these animal weapons and defences keep predators at a distance. Find out more in this striking book especially written and designed to appeal to struggling and reluctant readers,

In a battle to survive, sometimes an animal’s best defence is to gross out the enemy. From poo and slime to puke and farts, these slimy and smelly animal adaptations allow some disgusting animals to live to fight another day. Find out more in this striking book especially written and designed to appeal to struggling and reluctant readers,