Description Some animals have an advantage in the wild: body armor! That really comes in handy when faced with a predator. Being born with hard plates or a similar tough covering isn't luck; it's an adaptation. Readers of this inviting volume will learn more about this important adaptation and some of the animals that have evolved to rely on it, including stripe-tailed scorpions, armadillos, and alligator snapping turtles. In the vibrant photographs that accompany the text, they'll see how vital this adaptation is to survival. Fact boxes add to the fun and sometimes odd information, while a graphic organizer summarizes and reinforces key concepts