{"product_id":"stink-fights-earwax-and-other-marvelous-mammal-adaptations-paperback","title":"Stink Fights, Earwax, and Other Marvelous Mammal Adaptations - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKatie Mazeika\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eLaura Perdew\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA nonfiction picture book about the incredible power of bizarre adaptations to keep mammals alive and thriving!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStink Fights, Earwax, and Other Marvelous Mammal Adaptations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, children ages 5 to 8 learn how lemurs settle arguments and how earwax helps a whale's sense of hearing, along with a host of other deliciously strange-but-true tales! The lively conversational tone used to deliver information on the unique adaptations of many different mammals engages a child's sense of wonder while introducing the crucial concept of adaptation. A haiku poem at the beginning of the book offers a language-based entry into science details. A great choice both as a read aloud and for early readers who are curious about science. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Stink Fights, Earwax, and Other Marvelous Mammal Adaptations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, is part of a set of five books in the Picture Book Science series that explore strange-but-true tales of adaptation. Other titles in this series include \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWater-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile Adaptations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e; \u003cb\u003eAntifreeze, Leaf Costumes, and Other Fabulous Fish Adaptations\u003c\/b\u003e;\u003cb\u003e Spit Nests, Puke Power, and Other Brilliant Bird Adaptations\u003c\/b\u003e;\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunscreen, Frogsicles, and Other Amazing Amphibian Adaptations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides layered text and back matter that encourages more in-depth discovery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromotes a sense of awe and wonder about the natural world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses humor to engage children's attention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromotes cross-curriculum learning through poetry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a hands-on, science-minded project to help support and reinforce deeper learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeets Next Generation Science Standards in ecosystems, biological evolution, and heredity for grades K through 2.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e About the \u003cb\u003ePicture Book Science \u003c\/b\u003eseries and Nomad Press \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Nomad Press books in the \u003cb\u003ePicture Book Science\u003c\/b\u003e series present real-world examples of science topics kids find fascinating! These nonfiction picture books consist of engaging narratives paired with detailed, accurate illustrations and layered text that offers ample opportunity for discussion and reflection. Elementary-aged children are equipped to recognize basic science concepts and identify the different ways they are demonstrated in real life, while being impressed with the idea that science is a constant part of our lives and not limited to classrooms and laboratories. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.  All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLaura Perdew\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author, writing consultant, and former middle school teacher. She has written more than 20 books for the education market on a wide range of subjects, including wetlands conservation, the history of toilets, pirates, and extinction. Her book \u003cem\u003eBiodiversity: Explore the Diversity of Life on Earth\u003c\/em\u003e (Nomad Press, 2019) earned a \u003cem\u003eBooklist \u003c\/em\u003estarred review and was a \u003cem\u003eJunior Library Guild\u003c\/em\u003e selection. Laura is a long-time member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, an avid runner and hiker, and an environmentalist. She lives and plays in Boulder, Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKatie Mazeika\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator with a focus in children's publishing. She loves creating illustrations with a strong narrative that are filled with color and texture. Katie is the illustrator of the\u003cstrong\u003e Picture Book Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e series from Nomad Press. 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