Prickly Porcupines

Gross-out Defenses

by Catherine Nichols

Don't get too close to a porcupine! These prickly creatures defend themselves with a suit of armor--30,000 sharp quills that can be shot like arrows into an enemy's flesh! If the needle-like quills aren't enough to scare a hungry predator away, a porcupine makes a stinky odor that's so horrible it can make an enemy's eyes and nose water! These are just some of the fascinating facts kids will discover as they explore the world of these prickly animals. Large, eye-popping photos and clear, grade-appropriate text engage emergent readers as they learn all about the unique and gross ways porcupines protect themselves. A section in the back of the book profiles another animal that protects itself in a similar way, to help reinforce the concept of defense mechanisms.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2008

About the author

As the author of more than 60 books for readers of all ages, Catherine Nichols has written on a wide variety of topics, including art, animals, and ASL. And that's just the A's! When not writing and editing, she teaches fiction writing and provides editorial services to aspiring writers. She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and their much pampered pug.

Reviews

[Service Room 12 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this book because porcupines are cute. By Annabelle.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Leo enjoyed learning more about porcupines.