Las Animas - Bent County Library District

"Describes unusual species of snails, slugs, worms, sea life, insects, and other animals that use slime to adapt to their habitats, repel predators, and more"--Provided by publisher.

This book introduces armadillos, mammals that have bodies covered in bony plates, describing their physical characteristics, eating habits, habitats, behavior, life cycle, and endangered status.

"Dragons aren't real, but the frill-necked lizard comes pretty close. With a fierce frill warning and a silly scamper away from danger, frill-necked lizards are awesome! Learn all about these crazy creatures"--

"A Japanese spider crab walks across the rocky ocean bottom looking for food. Once it finds a dead fish it pushes the rotting fish flesh into its hungry mouth. A monster feeder of the ocean floor, the huge Japanese spider crab is awesome"--

"Describes some of the animals of the Triassic Period, a time when reptiles were common and when the first dinosaurs, and the ancestors of the mammals, started to evolve. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--

"Describes the animals of the Quaternary Period, when an ice age took hold of Earth, and new animals evolved to survive the harsh weather. This period also marks when our human ancestors started to appear. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--

"Sloths may spend most of their time hanging from trees, but did you know they are also excellent swimmers? In fact, a sloth can hold its breath underwater for up to 40 minutes. Smiling, slow, and swimming, sloths are awesome! Hang out with one of the cutest rain forest creatures"--

"Describes characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to zebras living in the wild of Africa"--

Looking forward to a summer of lobster trapping, helping with the family business, and volunteering at the aquarium in coastal Maine, siblings Maddie and Atticus are challenged to use their animal knowledge to rescue a trapped dolphin.