vertebrates

A simple, photographic introduction to big animals, looking at bears, camels, eagles, sharks, and other creatures.

Explains what makes an animal a vertebrate and describes vertebrate habits, habitats, bodies, predators, prey, and life cycles, presenting color photos of various vertebrate species such as crocodiles, penguins, and wolves.

Introduces differences between mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and animals that do not have backbones.

Explores the connections between human beings and animals, focusing on some of the least appealing members of the animal world such as porcupines, bats, and moles; and introduces some of the people who have devoted their lives to watching, studying, and caring for the animals.

Discusses the subphylum of animals with backbones.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the characteristics of the major groups of vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Presents information, insights, and anecdotes about various wild animals and suggests activities, including handicraft projects, to illustrate concepts.

This colorful volume surveys the various members of the animal kingdom and the habits, behaviors, and physical characteristics that unite and distinguish all animals.

Discusses evolution theories relating dinosaurs and birds; describes various kinds of dinosaurs; and presents an overview of birds existing today.