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40 pp.
| Benchmark |
November, 2002 |
LibraryISBN 0-7614-1439-8$$24.21
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K-3Living on the Edge series.
These books adequately explain how animals adapt to extreme environments. Large captioned photographs provide examples of the adaptations detailed in the readable text. An open design adds to the books' accessibility. All but Oceans include a map. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Living on the Edge titles: Arctic Frozen Reaches, Deep Oceans, High Mountains, Hot Deserts, and Icy Antarctic Waters.]