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Heos, Bridget

Shell, Beak, Tusk: Shared Traits and the Wonders of Adaptation

32 pp. | Houghton | April, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-0-544-81166-9 $16.99
(3) K-3 This book introduces convergent evolution, in which unrelated species develop similar survival traits. Double-page spreads feature two animals with the same feature (e.g., spikes, camouflage, bioluminescence, bills); the accessible text briefly explains how each animal makes use of the shared trait, and up-close photos effectively juxtapose the creatures (e.g., turtle and snail, bird and bat, parrot and octopus). Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

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