"Swipe! Scratch! Watch out for the animals on the attack! This elementary science book introduces readers to animals that scratch. From big cats to beastly bears, readers will delight in learning more about their favorite animals and why they scratch. Through exploring physical characteristics, habitat, environment, and life cycles readers will learn how this behavior is a survival instinct and a unique kind of defense. Fact boxes and impactful images offer opportunities for additional learning"--Provided by the publisher.
Ages 8-10.|||Grades 3-5.|||juvenile
Sarah Machajewski.
Includes glossary.
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Accelerated Reader Lower Grades 4.5 0.5 quiz: 501922
A Junior Library Guild selection
