Sill, Cathryn P.

Explains what mammals are, how they live, and what they do. Presented in English and Spanish.

Depicts how physical characteristics, habitat, movement, feeding and hunting behavior, and life cycle can vary in different kinds of reptiles, including the corn snake, eastern box turtle, and American alligator.

Text and illustrations introduce the world of birds, from eggs to flight, from songs to nests.

Text and photographs explore insects.

"This first glimpse into the world of fish explains the basic characteristics that all fish share, while offering a look into the wide variety of animals that fall into this diverse category"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and detailed illustrations present amphibians, covering where they live, how they grow, and how they protect themselves from other animals.

"An introduction to the seashore habitat, including what seashores are and what kinds of animals and plants live there"--Provided by publisher.

Explains what mammals are, how they live, and what they do.

Illustrations and text provide information about the lives and characteristics of amphibians.

Presents the basic characteristics of all rodents. Includes illustrations of a porcupine, a deermouse, a prairie dog, a red squirrel, and many others. Explains their diet of plants, insects, and other small animals as well as creatures who eat rodents. Near the end of the text describes their habitats, locations, and food storage for the winter. Also contains information about the sounds rodents make.