"Whether an animal is fighting to survive or trying to catch a meal, sometimes their best bet is a surprise attack. From hidden claws and tentacles to sideways fangs, other animals don't see these startling weapons and defenses coming"--

Whether an animal is fighting to survive or trying to catch a meal, sometimes their best bet is a surprise attack. From hidden claws and tentacles to sideways fangs, other animals don't see these startling weapons and defenses coming.

Learn about the weapons that different animals have to protect themselves from predators.

Toxic venom, bone-snapping jaws, record-shattering speed. Animals have mind-blowing weapons and defenses. Learn about the amazing features and adaptations that help animals hunt prey and defend themselves in the wild world of nature.

"Describes how animals speed, strength, and stealth as weapons and defenses"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes how animals use teeth, jaws, and claws as weapons and defenses"--Provided by publisher.

How does a rhino escape from a lion? How does a cuttlefish avoid a hungry shark? Animals need defenses. Some of the tricks they use to stay safe can be surprising! Learn about some of the most clever and curious defenses in the animal world. This nonfiction book includes important text features such as a glossary, index, and table of contents to engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity direct students back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep grade 4 students engaged in learning.