The Science of Survival

The Science of Survival book cover — CHAPTER ONE Finely Tuned Animals 4 CHAPTER TWO The Hottest Places 10 CHAPTER THREE The Coldest Places 18 CHAPTER FOUR The Highest Places 26 CHAPTER FIVE The Deepest Places 34 Fast Facts 42 Stop and Think 44 Glossary 46 Learn More 47 Index 48 About the Author 48 CONTENTS

The Science of Survival — page 1

The Science of Survival — page 2 — FINELY TUNED ANIMALS the sun blazes over northern Africa’s Sahara Desert The temperature has soared to more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit 38 C It seems as though nothing could survive in this harsh sandy landscape Then a camel comes into view It walks slowly down a sand dune The camel’s thick coat insulates its body to keep out heat from the sun A gust of Camels eyes ears and nostrils have all adapted to keep sand out 5 CHAPTER ONE

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