invertebrates

An introduction to counting through a description of the physical features and habitat of animals like earthworms, jellyfish, leeches, and slugs.

Introduces the alphabet by describing such animals as earthworms, slugs, and jellyfish.

What animal can live inside its lunch? How many babies does an aphid have in a week? Henry the Lizard realizes that not all invertebrates are just creepy-crawlies, but that beetles, starfish, and even fleas can be amazing mini-beasts.

Photographs and text profile the ninety-nine percent of animal life that are smaller than a human finger, and explains their critical role in the biodiversity of the tropics and life on earth.

Examines the characteristics of invertebrate animals, looking at jellyfish, sponges, and crabs, as well as Earth-dwellers such as worms and snails.

Examines the characteristics of invertebrate animals, looking at jellyfish, sponges, and crabs, as well as Earth-dwellers such as worms and snails.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of sponges, jellyfishes, corals, and other simple animals.

A close look at past and present invertebrates, including sponges, jellies, worms, mollusks, and arthropods.

Text and over one thousand illustrations offer information on invertebrates, covering origin and habitats, the simplest life-forms, crustaceans and arachnids, insects, and relationships with humans. Includes glossary.

Exploration of the world of invertebrates, discussing the habits and idiosyncrasies of leeches, worms, jellyfish, bugs, and other spineless lifeforms, and describing some of the often eccentric people who study these creatures and their history.