Stink Fights, Earwax, and Other Marvelous Mammal Adaptations

Written by Laura Perdew · Illustrated by Katie Mazeika

Part of the Picture Book Science series

Discover the strange adaptations that help mammals survive in the wild.

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32 pages· 710L· AR ~4.5

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the wild world of mammal adaptations with tales of lemurs' unique conflict resolutions and whales' earwax-enhanced hearing. This engaging picture book invites young readers to marvel at nature's ingenuity, sparking curiosity about how creatures thrive in their environments. With a playful tone and a haiku introduction, it offers a delightful entry into the science of survival, perfect for curious minds eager to learn about the wonders of adaptation.

From the publisher

A nonfiction picture book about the incredible power of bizarre adaptations to keep mammals alive and thriving!

In Stink Fights, Earwax, and Other Marvelous Mammal Adaptations, children ages 5 to 8 learn how lemurs settle arguments and how earwax helps a whale’s sense of hearing, along with a host of other deliciously strange-but-true tales! The lively conversational tone used to deliver information on the unique adaptations of many different mammals engages a child’s sense of wonder while introducing the crucial concept of adaptation. A haiku poem at the beginning of the book offers a language-based entry into science details. A great choice both as a read aloud and for early readers who are curious about science.

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