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animal defenses

Books about animal defenses for readers of all ages.

Cover of Disgusting animals

Disgusting animals

Julie Murray

Ages 5–9animal defensesanimal behavior

Cover of Animals That Make Me Say Ouch!

Animals That Make Me Say Ouch!

Dawn Cusick, National Wildlife Federation Staff

Ages 5–10animal defensesanimal behavior