Looks at the behavior and characteristics of different reptiles, from the hard-shelled tortoises, turtles and terrapins to the geckos and skinks that can shed their tails and run when captured by a predator.
Looks at the behavior and characteristics of different mammals, from the sharp-toothed rodents that dwell throughout most of the world, to the duck-billed platypus that is found only in or near water in Australia.
Provides an introduction to the world of insects, introducing various types of insects, including ants, bees, and flies, discussing how they breathe, feed, reproduce, and defend themselves, and looking at threats to their survival.
Discusses a variety of arachnids, such as spiders, ticks, mites, and scorpions, covering their body parts, diet, reproduction, and defense, and includes those which are endangered.
