A simple introduction to animal classification with a focus on reptiles, what they do, how they behave, and how they are different from other groups of animals.
"Life in the estuary is always changing. Ocean tides of salt water flow in and out of the estuary and mix with the fresh water that flows from rivers and streams. Animals here must have physical or social adaptations that allow them to live in the salty mix. Discover how and why animals survive and thrive in these sheltered biomes"--Provided by publisher.
"Life in the estuary is always changing. Ocean tides of salt water flow in and out of the estuary and mix with the fresh water that flows from rivers and streams. The animals that swim or wade in the waters or make the mudflats their homes must have physical or social adaptations that allow them to live in the salty mix. In this book, readers in grades 3-5 will discover how and why animals survive and thrive in these sheltered biomes"--From the publisher's web site.
"Life in a pond is exciting. Birds, bugs, and shrews skitter across the surface. Turtles and fish zip along under the water. Beavers, herons, and others make themselves at home by the pond's edge. Discover how these animals survive and thrive in freshwater pond biomes around the world"--Provided by publisher.
"Most of Earth is covered by oceans and seas that are home to an amazing variety of animals. Some have adapted to life in the cold, dark aphotic zone. Others live in the disphotic zone where predators attack from above or below. Still others live in the top layer, the euphotic zone, where food is plentiful but competition for it is fierce. Discover how animals survive and thrive in saltwater biomes around the world"--Provided by publisher.
"Life in the estuary is always changing. Ocean tides of salt water flow in and out of the estuary and mix with the fresh water that flows from rivers and streams. Animals here must have physical or social adaptations that allow them to live in the salty mix. Discover how and why animals survive and thrive in these sheltered biomes"--Provided by publisher.
Tundra biomes have the harshest climates in the world. This title introduces readers to the ways animals of the Arctic and alpine tundra have adapted to this treeless terrain.
Whether grazing on grasses, building communities underground, or sailing overhead, animals have adapted to temperate and tropical grassland biomes. Readers will learn about the beasts of the prairies, steppes, and savannas of the world.
