Exploding Ants and Other Amazing Defenses
by Rebecca E. Hirsch
Searchlight Books; Animal Superpowers (Lerner)
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover incredible creatures that protect themselves with wild and surprising tactics, from shooting blood to releasing sticky slime. Meet an ant that sacrifices itself by bursting to save its colony and other fascinating animals with unique defense skills. Dive into the natural world's coolest survival tricks and see how animals turn danger into defense!
Representation & Themes
Science & NatureAdaptation (biology)Biology
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781512425444
- Pages
- 40
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,503
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Adaptation (biology)Biology, juvenile literature