Have you ever wondered why you shiver when you're cold, or sweat when
you're hot? It may seem natural that emperor penguins huddle together to
stay warm in the Arctic, but why exactly does this prevent them from
freezing? Is your dog just out of breath when he pants after running
around outside, or does panting actually help him to cool down? In TOO
HOT? TOO COLD?, Caroline Arnold, acclaimed author of nonfiction for
young readers, answers these questions and more.
In clear and concise writing, readers will discover the many different
ways humans and animals adapt to heat and cold. The book includes a
straight-forward explanation of cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals,
and young science enthusiasts will be amazed to learn how remarkably
similar animals and humans are when it comes to keeping their body
temperatures just right.