Essential animals

"This book examines Earth's mammals, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world"--Amazon.

"This book presents 22 notable amphibian species from around the world. The species are presented alphabetically by their common names. These amphibians represent the . . . diversity of appearance and behavior in the class Amphibia. They range in size from the small golden poison frog to the enormous Chinese giant salamander. Some, such as the American bullfrog, are short and stocky. Others, such as the ringed caecilian, are long and thin. Each species plays an important role in its ecosystem"--Page 11.

"This book highlights 22 . . . fish species found in oceans, rivers, lakes, and streams. These fish encompass species from Agnatha, Chondrichthyes, and Osteichthyes groupings, including the eel-like Pacific hagfish that slithers across the muddy ocean floor, the great white shark that rules the ocean as the biggest predatory fish, and the . . . blue tang that darts in between . . . coral. The species are presented alphabetically by their common names"--Page 11.

"This book examines Earth's mammals, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world"--Amazon.

"This book features 22 . . . invertebrates that range widely in appearances, behaviors, and habitats. From house centipedes that scurry around humid bathrooms and basements, to . . . monarch butterflies that migrate many thousands of miles, to giant clams that secure themselves safely to ocean reefs, each invertebrate occupies a unique spot in Earth's ecosystems. The species are presented alphabetically by their common names. These animals represent the . . . diversity among Earth's invertebrates"--Pages 10-11.

"This book presents 22 notable bird species from around the world. The species are presented alphabetically by their common names. These birds represent the . . . diversity of appearance and behavior in the class Aves. Each species plays an important role in its ecosystem"--Page 11.