vertebrates

Bill Nye talks about reptiles, their nature, habitat, food, body temperature, and how they breed. Snakes and crocodiles are fascinating creatures and Nye gives us a close look.

"Ten record-breaking animal bones are introduced through a series of ... guessing game with clues. Readers examine animals' skeletons and guess to whom they belong; the answers are revealed in ... scenic habitats, with easily understood--and humorous--explanations."--Publisher's description.

"Vertebrates make up the majority of the animal kingdom. Learn about the importance of a backbone to some species and the unique structures and movements of those without one. Readers will use visual clues to apply their learning in classifying different examples of vertebrates and invertebrates"--Provided by publisher.

These little armored mammals are the only of their class to wear protective shells. While most species are found outside the United States, the nine-banded armadillo is the only American species. Read all about these shielded creatures in this interesting title for young readers.

Explores the Earth prior to dinosaurs and examines the creatures that lived here.

Introduces facts about redeyed tree frogs, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and threats to these rainforest creatures. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text.

Explores the characteristics of five classes of vertebrates--mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Discusses the differences between the five classes, and includes an index, a glossary, and a table with information and examples from each class. Text is rhyming verse.

"This book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners different animals. Instead of using words alone to explain the appearance and size of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and birds, this book conveys information about scale and proportion with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, leveled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrates a variety of vertebrate skulls and provides facts about each animal.

Take a close look at the science behind the life cycles of reptiles.