About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is obsessed with 'protection' or 'gear,' whether they are fascinated by knights or simply like to know how different creatures stay safe in a big world. This clever nonfiction title bridges the gap between human history and the natural world by comparing museum-quality suits of armor to the physical traits of animals like beetles, turtles, and crocodiles. Through simple, rhythmic text and stunning photography, the book explores themes of security and physical boundaries. It is perfectly calibrated for preschoolers who are beginning to understand their own bodies and the ways humans and animals use 'shells' to face the world with bravery. You will choose this book because it fosters a sense of wonder about engineering and biology while normalizing the need for safety and protection.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and clinical in its approach to safety. There is no depiction of actual violence; the armor is presented as a feat of engineering and a means of protection rather than a tool for aggression.
