Insect Adaptations: Mouthparts, Mimicry, and Flying
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Insects are masters of adaptation!
In Insect Adaptations: Mouthparts, Mimicry, and Flying, young entomologists discover the wild world of insect adaptations. Grasshoppers bound on their long, springlike legs to escape predators in the tall grass. The giant swallowtail caterpillar avoids being eaten by looking like poop. But stick insects blend in with their surroundings so no one even sees them! How do insects adapt in the first place? Through natural selection, which happens as survival traits are passed down through many generations!
An introductory poem offers language arts connections while extensive backmatter offers even more opportunities for learning. Try a hands-on activity, browse the glossary, be dazzled by fun facts, and find photographs of all kinds of insect adaptations!
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