Creature Features: Classify Animals!

There are thousands of different kinds of fish found in the oceans around the world. Some, like the massive whale shark, are bigger than a school bus, while some are smaller than the palm of your hand. Fish come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes! But there are some things each fish has in common. In this book, readers discover what makes a fish a fish. A graphic organizer and full-color photographs aid in readers' comprehension.

With over 10,000 different species of birds found around the world, there's plenty of birds for young learners to discover. Some of these birds might even be in their own backyards. While most fly high in the sky, some birds can't fly at all, so what makes a bird a bird? Through this book, readers discover not only what makes a bird, but how to spot birds in the wild. Through up-close, full-color photographs showing each detail of a bird, learners reinforce their understanding of birds.

Young amphibians start their lives with gills and live underwater. But as an amphibian grows, they perform what seems like a magic trick. They lose their gills and move onto land! Understanding how this strange animal group grows and changes from a baby to an adult can be tough for young learners. Through this book's achievable text--paired closely with full-color photographs--readers discover what makes an amphibian. With a graphic organizer detailing how an amphibian's life cycle works, readers deepen their understanding of these fascinating creatures.

What has six legs and can usually fly? An insect! Currently, there are so many insects in the world they completely outnumber humans. With different kinds of insects being discovered each year, it's important for young learners to know what an insect is. In this book, readers also discover how insects differ from other bugs that they may know. With full-color photographs and a graphic organizer breaking down the parts of an insect's body, readers will better understand what makes something an insect.

Reptiles are cold-blooded animals usually covered in scales, like lizards, crocodiles, or turtles. They lay eggs with a soft shell on dry land, even if they live in the water. While not everyone has reptiles in their backyard, different kinds of reptiles can be found throughout the United States. From timber rattlesnakes to anole lizards, there's so many reptiles to discover! Through this book's full-color photographs readers learn how to identify different kinds of reptiles.

Mammals can be found on land and in the oceans, but what makes a mammal a mammal? Mammals are warm-blooded animals with hair or fur that feed their young with milk. For young learners, understanding what makes a mammal is an important STEM building block. In this book, young readers break down the basics of what makes a mammal. With full-color photographs to help reinforce the approachable text, readers come to a better understanding of which animals are classified as mammals and why.