Prickly Porcupines

Ouch! Don't get too close to a porcupine. This prickly creature can stab its enemy with some of its 30,000 sharp quills. To make things even worse, a porcupine can also give off a stinky smell when in danger. The horrible odor is so strong that it makes its enemy's eyes and nose water. Look inside to find many more fascinating facts about these prickly creatures!

Children's Literature

How can a little porcupine defend itself against a large mountain lion? The smaller creature raises its 30,000 needle-like quills. If that act isn't enough, the porcupine has a few more resources. Read about how this creature scares away its enemies and lives in its habitat. There are magnificent, color photographs that are close-up shots with captions about the porcupines and the porcupettes. In addition, there is a short description of another prickly defender. There are several informational text features to introduce to young readers. A simple glossary with a pronunciation guide, description and color snapshots is in the back of the book with the index. Those readers wishing to explore more information about the porcupines will find a list with a few additional books to read. The publisher's website provides portals to other internet sites that have information about porcupines. Readers interested in other animal defense mechanisms will enjoy reading the other five books in the "Gross-Out Defenses" series. Reviewer: Carrie Hane Hung