SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Speed, Strength, and Stealth

Animal Weapons and Defenses
by Janet RIEHECKY
978-1-4296-6507-0. ea vol: 32p. (Blazers: Animal Weapons and Defenses Series). photos. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Capstone. 2012. PLB $25.99; pap. $7.95.
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Gr 2–3—Visually compelling but cursory in content, these volumes cover the ever-popular topic of animal claws, teeth, armor, offensive capabilities, and defensive adaptations. Though students might be left with more questions than answers after reading statements such as, "The [Fieldfare] thrush's poop can damage another bird's feathers so badly that it dies," the many "Fierce Fact" text boxes in each title will give them bite-size facts to contemplate. The close-up color photos on each spread are well chosen to show the described physical features or behavior and are rarely violent or disturbing.
Reviewed by John Peters , Apr 01, 2012

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