Copyright Date:
2011
Edition Date:
2011
Release Date:
01/01/11
Pages:
24 pages
ISBN:
1-617-72121-2
ISBN 13:
978-1-617-72121-2
Dewey:
591.4
LCCN:
2010034521
Dimensions:
27 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Horn Book
(Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2011)
This series focuses on creatures with unexpected "super powers." Some of the powers, such as using electricity to find prey, seem more "super" than others (e.g., having a transparent appearance). All of the traits--and how animals use them to their advantage--are explained using accessible text. Some explanations are less than thorough and might leave readers wanting more information. Vibrant photographs are included. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
School Library Journal
(Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2011)
LUNIS, Natalie . Glow-in-the-Dark Animals . ISBN 978-1-61772-119-9 ; ISBN 978-1-61772-167-0 . LC 2010038281. LUNIS, Natalie . See-Through Animals . ISBN 978-1-61772-120-5 ; ISBN 978-1-61772-168-7 . LC 2010045408. YAW, Valerie . Color-Changing Animals . ISBN 978-1-61772-122-9 ; ISBN 978-1-61772-165-6 . LC 2010038283. ea vol: 24p. (Animals with Super Powers Series). photos. bibliog. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Bearport . 2011. PLB $22.61; ebook $16.96. Gr 2-4 Large color photos of animals in natural settings and clear, cogent presentations of information combine to boost this series well above the average for both assignments and casual browsing. Along with covering such uncommon topics as bioluminescence and transparency, the volumes offer introductions to creatures beyond the usual suspects. Glow-in-the-Dark Animals features not only fireflies, glowworms, and anglerfish, but also South American railroad worms and cucujo beetles, and Electric Animals includes the platypus and great white sharks, which both have electroreceptors. Though the closing resource lists include both old entries and ones that are not age-appropriate, these titles will strengthen animal collections.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Word Count:
1,723
Reading Level:
5.4
Interest Level:
2-5
Accelerated Reader:
reading level: 5.4
/ points: 0.5
/ quiz: 142628
/ grade: Middle Grades
Reading Counts!:
reading level:6.5 /
points:3.0 /
quiz:Q53048
Lexile:
IG960L
Do some animals really have the power to kill by zapping their prey with electricity? The shocking answer is yes. And thats not all that electric animals can do with their super-charged powers. Some can target their victims in near-total darkness while others talk to each other using electricity. These are just some of the surprising facts kids will discover as they enter the world of these amazing animals. Eye-popping photos and clear, simple text bring these one-of-a-kind creatures to vivid life.