Prickly Sea Stars

Text and photographs present amazing facts about sea stars.

Sea stars don't have a head or a brain, yet they are still able to hunt for food. How? The answer is just one of many fascinating facts children will discover as they enter the weird and watery world of these headless creatures. In Prickly Sea Stars, large, colorful photos and clear, grade-appropriate text will engage emergent readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these unusual and unique underwater invertebrates.

Een verhaal over de belevenissen van een zeester. Met eenvoudige tekst en kleurrijke illustraties.

Simple text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural defenses of the porcupine.

Study how sea stars live, grow, and survive in the ocean.

Introduces the three types of seashore and the creatures and features of each. Presents related experiments.

Sea stars are commonly called starfish, but these incredible ocean critters aren't fish at all. Many of these star-shaped animals have five arms, but some may have 50 arms. Students will love learning about the strange and curious lives of sea stars in this fascinating book. Habitats, adaptations, and other early elementary life-science topics are covered in detail. Full-color photographs enhance the text and encourage the development of reading comprehension skills. Even reluctant readers will enjoy this high-interest topic.

In Prickly Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the sea urchin, porcupine, and pufferfish that protect themselves against predators with sharp spines. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the unique adaptations of these prickly animals. An infographic explores the anatomy of a porcupine quill, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about prickly animals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Prickly Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Prickly Animals is part of Jump!'s Back Off! Animal Defenses series.