Readers will learn about the different spikes and spines of animals and how they help animals survive. The title will look at several prey animals and their protective spikes and spines. Title is complete with glossary, index, and a picture list of more animals with spikes and spines. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.