body covering (anatomy)

Looks at what it would be like if kids had various types of animal skin coverings.

Looks at what it would be like if kids had various types of animal skin coverings.

Simple text and photographs explain how striped skin can be helpful to various animals.

Simple text and photographs explain how striped skin can be helpful to various animals.

Beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the many ways people look different from one another.

Young readers are challenged to look at the photographs and read the clues to identify various animals by their backs. Presented in English and Spanish.

"Explores through illustrations and descriptive, rhyming text the feathers, fur, skin and hair of different animals and what they reveal about the science behind each animal's physique"--OCLC.

Soft & Fluffy Animals shows the animals that have lots of fur. This title shows examples of rabbits, dogs, alpacas, foxes, and more. It discusses what they feel like to touch and why some animals are softer and fluffier than others. With easy text and colorful images showing a variety of animals, young readers will gain a better understanding of our fuzzy friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Scaly & Spiky Animals shows off skin that keeps some animals safe. This title shows examples of fish, snakes, porcupines, hedgehogs, and more. It discusses what they feel like and why these types of skins can protect animals from attackers. With easy text and colorful images showing a variety of different animals, young readers will gain a better understanding of our armored friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Soft & Fluffy Animals shows the animals that have lots of fur. This title shows examples of rabbits, dogs, alpacas, foxes, and more. It discusses what they feel like to touch and why some animals are softer and fluffier than others. With easy text and colorful images showing a variety of animals, young readers will gain a better understanding of our fuzzy friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.