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Trickiest!

by Steve Jenkins
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Trickiest! introduces readers to some of the slyest animals on the planet, and the award-winning author and illustrator Steve Jenkins is here to show you what earned them their reputation.

Steve's Extreme Animals reader series explores nature's truly superlative animals with the help of illustrations, infographics, facts, and figures while detailing the astounding abilities of critters as small as a frog or as big as a whale. Each installment focuses on truly amazing and unusual animals, making these nonfiction readers accessible, informative, and fascinating.


This educational book explores the incredible tricks animals use to survive:


  • Amazing Animal Facts: Learn how a turtle uses its tongue as a fishing lure, why an octopus shoots a cloud of ink, and how a snake plays dead to escape danger.
  • Predator and Prey Behavior: See the clever tricks hunters use to catch a meal and the surprising ways other animals avoid being eaten.
  • Animal Camouflage and Mimicry: From a gecko that looks like a dead leaf to a beetle that pretends to be a painful wasp, discover animals that are masters of disguise.
  • Vibrant Collage Art: Steve Jenkins's signature cut-paper collage illustrations bring each incredible creature to life with vivid color and texture.
  • A Fun Introduction to STEM: With clear text and fascinating infographics, this book is an accessible and engaging way for young minds to explore the natural world.

    • Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    Kindle restrictions

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • ATOS Level:4.8
    • Lexile® Measure:880
    • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty:4-5