animal locomotion

Compares the abilities of athletes in Olympic swimming and diving events to those of creatures in the animal kingdom. Includes a medals chart, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"Describes how animals speed, strength, and stealth as weapons and defenses"--Provided by publisher.

Showcases twelve species of animal babies from around the globe, each moving in different ways.

Looks at several land-bound animals that can swim.

Learn about how different animals move.

Simple text and photographs look at different animals that climb.

"Describes nineteen of the fastest animals on the planet, including the cheetah, the sailfish, the peregrine falcon, and the Panamanian termite"--OCLC.

Simple text and "scanimation" illustrations, which make figures appear to be moving, describe the motions of various animals, such as a horse, a cat, a bird, and a butterfly.

"Introduces the speed of a cheetah to readers through simple text, photograph, and measurement comparisons. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, index, sources for further research, and a Check It Out! section that supplements the main text with additional ... comparisons and facts about the topic"--Provided by publisher.

"Can you smell with your feet? Do you dig your claws into a river's muddy bank to climb up and bask in the sun? Animals' legs are different from humans' in so many ways! Find out why strong talons suit a raptor, or webbing is perfect for water dwellers [and] ... explore the ways insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals move and explore their world."--Provided by publisher.