Moles are expert diggers, spending most of their lives tunneling through soil in search of food. This zoology title, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, examines moles' physical features, such as velvety fur, spade-like claws, and sensitive snouts that help them navigate in the dark. Readers will learn about their diets of insects and earthworms, their intricate burrow systems, and their solitary lifestyles. Readers will also find a brief look at moles' place in myths and folklore across cultures. Part of Creative Education's popular Amazing Animals series, this book supports elementary-aged readers with captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index. Dig into the underground world of moles with this engaging zoology title for elementary-aged readers. Discover their habitats, diets, and unique adaptations for life beneath the soil, and explore myths that explain their hidden ways. Glossary of key words Index Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents photo caption From fast-running cheetahs to furry pandas to squawking parrots, animals are wonderfully diverse-just like languages! This bilingual edition of the popular zoology series studies mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates from around the world. Beautiful photos pair with side-by-side English and Spanish text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each title also includes a related folktale or myth for cross-curricular learning.
