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Contents

Introduction

6 8

Chapter 1: Inheritance of Traits

Chapter 2: Flight

12 16 20 24 28 32

Chapter 3: Animal Behavior Chapter 4: Adaptations Chapter 5: Stay Warm Chapter 6: Conservation Chapter 7: Food Webs Chapter 8: Temperature

36 Chapter 9: Conclusion: Concept Review 40 Find Out More 44 Series Glossary of Key Terms 45 Picture Credits 46 About the Author and Consultant 47 Index 48

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