Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Animal Superpowers!
Amy Cherrix
Illustrator: Frann Preston-Gannon
Ages: 6+
Published: 2024
Publisher: Beach Lane Books/Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 978-1-5344-5627-3
Keywords: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)-adaptation, Alpine ibex, snapping shrimp, electric eels, tardigrades, crab spiders. Turritopsus (pea-sized jellyfish), opossums, barn owls, mimic octopuses, dogs, resetting the life cycle.
Defying gravity, electrifying their prey, and using camouflage are among various animals' astonishing survival behaviors. Engaging format. Vibrant, colorful artwork. Back matter.