fur

Explores the purposes of the fur of mammals and the feathers of birds.

Simple text and photographs describe the characteristics and uses of the different kinds of fur and hair of mammals.

Simple text and photographs show different kinds of animal hair, feathers, and fur. Includes a picture glossary which identifies the animals pictured and provides information to help with classification skills.

Introduces, in simple text and photographs, the feathers or fur of a yellow warbler, porcupine, skunk, white-tailed deer, flying squirrel, owl, and Dalmatian.

Explore the world of fur. Learn how hair grows, about different kinds of hair, its uses, why some animals have a lot of hair and others little, what causes different colors, about disruptive coloration, and much more.

"Gives examples of how Arctic and Antarctic animals use camouflage to help them adapt to their habitats and hide from predators"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text describe various animals that have fur including gorillas, lions, cats, and dogs.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes the ways in which fur on certain animals helps to protect them from predators and keeps them warm in the cold weather.

Describes the fur, hair, or feathers on animals and explains how they are useful.

Describes the characteristics and uses of the different kinds of fur and feather coverings of animals and birds.