scales (fishes)

Explores how animals use scales and scutes for protection.

Simple text and photographs describe a variety of animals that have scales including snakes, lizards, and fish.

Simple text and photographs describe scales and their functions.

Briefly describes how the outer coverings of various animals of the land and sea differ in size, texture, and function, although all provide protection.

Discusses ways nature has inspired technological innovations and focuses on how sharks have helped scientists develop swimsuit technology.

Presents an introduction to creatures with scales, in simple text with illustrations, providing descriptions of what they are made of, and how they function in different environments, and what critters have them, including snakes, crocodiles, turtles, and more.

Photographs and simple text describe various creatures that have scales including fish, rattlesnakes, and crocodiles.