| Mutants in Nature Contributor(s): Larson, Kirsten W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1681520311 ISBN-13: 9781681520315 Publisher: Amicus High Interest OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Curiosities & Wonders |
| Dewey: 576.549 |
| Lexile Measure: 530 |
| Series: Freaky Nature |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (0.25 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 175977 Reading Level: 3.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Truth is stranger than fiction, right? Find out where you can uncover real-life vampires and zombies. Learn about crazy mutations, and discover animals with amazing super powers. Pop culture tie-ins and freaky facts hook readers into learning about animal and plant science. They may seem like stories from comic books, but you might find these freaky plants and animals in your own backyard. This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the types of mutations that can happen to animals and plants. Highlights how outside forces or random genetic mishaps can cause extra or missing limbs, color variations such as albinism, and other abnormalities. |