comparative anatomy

A collection of five books that have ten fierce animals battling it out, with information about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.

"Introduces a variety of animals and parts of their bodies that make them different from other animals"--Provided by publisher.

Explains and illustrates the inner workings and body parts of a wide range of animals.

"What animal would you be if a few of your teeth grew so long that they stuck out of your mouth even when it closed? What would you be if your top canine teeth grew almost all the way down to your feet? This picture book will keep you guessing as you read about how human teeth are like--and unlike--those of other animals"--Front flap.

Contains 270 reproducible charts that provide illustrations and facts about the classification, form, and body systems of animals, covering the major divisions of the animal kingdom, from the simplest to the most complex. Includes a glossary.

Featuring detailed illustrations, diagrams, fact boxes, key "Science Words, " and simple experiments, this book looks at different animal species, their anatomy, how they differ, and how evolution has determined their behavioral characteristics.

Introduces the concept of ratio by comparing what humans would be able to do if they had bodies like different animals.