• Title: World’s Most Extreme Animals

• Author: Karen McGhee

• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing

• Publication Date: December 30, 2021

• ISBN‑13: 9781538274699

• ISBN‑10: 1538274698

• Page Count: 32 pages

• Reading Age: 8–12 years

• Grade Level: 4–6

• Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction — Science, Nature, Zoology

✨ Content Summary (2–5 sentences)

World’s Most Extreme Animals showcases dozens of animals with extraordinary adaptations — from pandas with massive molars to crabs that punch at high speed. The book highlights creatures with extreme size, strength, senses, and survival abilities, using vivid photographs and continent‑based organization to help readers understand habitat differences. It includes spiders with record leg spans, whales that click louder than airplane engines, and other remarkable species. Designed for grades 4–6, it blends scientific facts with high‑interest visuals to engage young naturalists.

📘 Street University Classification Fields

Tier Classification

Academic Corridor → Literacy Foundations Tier (Appropriate for early nonfiction comprehension and science literacy.)

Shelf Code

AC‑LF‑MCGHEE‑EXTREMEANIMALS‑21

Corridor Alignment

• Academic Corridor → Science Literacy

• Field‑Study Corridor → Ecosystems & Adaptations

• Civic Identity Corridor → Global Biodiversity Awareness

Node Placement

• Node A‑3: Informational Text Structure

• Node FS‑2: Animal Adaptations & Ecosystems

• Node C‑2: Global Environmental Awareness