Summary
A porcupine's sharp quills are really special hairs that keep it safe! The Cat helps Nick and Sally learn how an animal's outside parts help it survive.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Animals have body parts that help them stay safe.
- What are a porcupine's quills, and what are they made of?
- How do quills help keep the porcupine safe?
- What other animals have a body part that protects them?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: porcupine, quill, protect, survive, body part.
Try it: Draw an animal and label one body part that helps keep it safe.