Predators


Books

Predators (Insiders)

By John Seidensticker
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2008
ISBN: 9781416938637
Ages 9-12

Amazing and fabulous 3-D illustrations are the highlight of this book on predators. Learn all about how predators hunt to survive.

Predator Attack!

By Katharine Kenah
Brighter Child, 2004
ISBN: 0769631762
Ages 4-12

Huge two-page photographs will thrill all kids as they watch up close how predators find and capture their food. The book is written for younger readers, but the pictures will fascinate all levels of learners and the vast number of animals explored in this book will delight students of all ages.

Predators of the Sea

By Mary Jo Rhodes
Children's Press, 2007
ISBN: 0516254650
Ages 9-12

Take a look at predators under the oceans. This adventure takes you into coral reefs and kelp forests to show how the undersea world hunts its prey.

What Is a Carnivore?

By Bobbie Kalman
Crabtree Publishing, 2007
ISBN: 0778732940
Ages 4-8

Carnivores hold a special place in the food chains and webs of the earth. This book explains their role and how they hunt their food.

Wolf vs. Elk

By Mary Meinking
Heinemann Raintree, 2011
ISBN: 1410939502
Ages 9-12

This is one of a series of books investigating predator/prey relationships. See how the wolf takes down an elk in its effort for survival.

What Do You Know about Animal Adaptations? (20 Questions: Science)

By Suzanne Slade
PowerKids Press, 2008
ISBN: 140424199X
Ages 4-8

Simple questions and answers help the reader to learn all about animals and their adaptations.

Dolphin vs. Fish

By Mary Meinking Chambers
Mary Meinking Chambers
ISBN: 1410939499
Ages 9-12

Another book in the predator vs. prey series. Most people don't think about the graceful dolphin as a hunter, but even the dolphin has to eat.

Fangs, Claws & Talons: Animal Predators

By Lark Books
Sterling Publishing, 2007
ISBN: 1600591507
Ages 4-8

Kids will enjoy this book about a vast number of creatures and the way that they are each endowed with highly developed tools for feeding. Wonderful pictures and animals that engage and entertain fill this book.

Stinky Skunks and Other Animal Adaptations

By Barbara Taylor
Crabtree Publishing, 2014
ISBN: 0778714241
Ages 4-8

Read about and do some experiments with animal adaptations that will amaze and disgust you. Animals have many ways that they protect themselves from becoming prey — learn about some of the most unique ways that animals stay alive.

Extreme Animals: The Toughest Creatures on Earth

By Nicola Davies
Candlewick, 2006
ISBN: 0763630675
Ages 9-12

Take a look at how life has learned to adapt to the most extreme of the conditions on the earth. From dry deserts to steaming volcanoes — life can be found everywhere.

Hide and Seek Science: Animal Camouflage

By Hide and Seek Science: Animal Camouflage
Holiday House, 2013
ISBN: 0823422933
Age 6+

Visit the large number of habitats in this book to try and find the camouflaged animals. Great images for this fun adventure with details about the animal and its camouflage adaptation.

Prehistoric Predators

By Brian Switek
Applesauce Press, 2015
ISBN: 1604335521
Age 6+

Even the prehistoric creatures had to eat. Some were predators and some were prey. Find out whether your favorite was a predator or prey. Great full-color illustrations.

Meat-Eating Plants

By D. M. Souza
Children's Press, 2002
ISBN: 0531162222
Ages 9-12

Some plants on this earth have developed a talent for eating meat. They grow in areas of poor soil, which forced them to adapt and learn to consume animal life.

A Bold Carnivore: An Alphabet of Predators

By Consie Powell
Raven Productions, 2007
ISBN: 0976626497
Ages 4-8

An entertaining ABC look at carnivores from all over North America. Water color paintings grace each page and illustrate the twenty-six creatures in their habitats.