Science of Animal Movement: How Critters Climb

Geckos can climb up smooth glass windows due to the science of how their bodies let them travel up walls and tree trunks, with easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2021
Publisher: North Star Editions

A gecko can climb up a smooth glass window. Science explains how critters scale seemingly slippery surfaces. How Critters Climb explains how climbing animals bodies let them travel up walls and tree trunks as well as the forces at work to keep their feet on the surface. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Critters can scale seemingly slippery surfaces, as explained by science. How Critters Climb delves into the mechanics of climbing animals, showcasing their ability to traverse walls and tree trunks. It also explores the forces that keep their feet firmly planted on the surface. Presented in easy-to-read text, accompanied by vibrant images, and supplemented with helpful back matter, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the topic. It includes a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned with Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, How Critters Climb is an invaluable resource for students and educators alike.

Weight: 122g
Dimension: 199 x 253 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644944332