All About Animal Classification

From slippery salamanders to jumping frogs, amphibians are some of the most remarkable animals on Earth. This book introduces readers to the special traits that make amphibians unique, including their smooth skin, cold-blooded bodies, and life both in water and on land. Clear, accessible text explains how amphibians are similar and different from one another, how they grow and change through metamorphosis, and how they survive in different habitats. With vivid photos and fascinating facts, this book helps readers discover the incredible variety and adaptability of these fascinating creatures.

From sunbathing lizards to powerful crocodiles, reptiles are a fascinating group of animals with amazing adaptations. This book introduces readers to the key traits that set reptiles apart, including their scaly skin, cold-blooded bodies, and ability to live in many different environments. Clear, accessible text explains how reptiles are similar and different from one another, the basic reptile life cycle, and how reptiles are adapted to survive in deserts, forests, and wetlands around the world. With vivid photos and engaging facts, this book helps readers discover the incredible diversity of reptiles and the important roles they play in nature.

From floating jellyfish to busy bees, invertebrates make up the largest group of animals on Earth. This book introduces readers to the fascinating world of creatures without backbones, including insects, spiders, mollusks, and crustaceans. Clear, accessible text explains how invertebrates have adapted to habitats all around the globe. With vivid photos and engaging facts, readers will discover the important roles these animals play in ecosystems-from pollinating plants to cleaning up the ocean floor.

From tiny hummingbirds to soaring eagles, birds are among the most fascinating animals on Earth. This book introduces readers to the unique characteristics that set birds apart, including feathers, beaks, wings, and the ability to lay eggs. Clear, accessible text explains how birds are similar and different from one another, the basic life cycle of a bird, and the many habitats birds call home. With vivid photos and engaging facts, this book helps readers explore the amazing diversity of the animal world.

From brightly colored clownfish to massive great white sharks, fish are some of the most diverse animals in the world. This book introduces readers to the unique features that define fish, including gills for breathing underwater, fins for movement, and scales for protection. Clear, accessible text explains how fish are similar and different from one another, the basic fish life cycle, and how fish are adapted to to environments ranging from rivers and lakes to the vast ocean. With vivid photos and engaging facts, this book helps readers explore the incredible diversity of fish species and their vital role in aquatic ecosystems.

From furry pets to mighty wild animals, mammals are one of the most familiar and diverse groups on Earth. This book introduces readers to the key features that define mammals, including hair or fur, warm-blooded bodies, and the ability to nurse their young. Clear, accessible text explains how mammals are similar and different from one another, the basic mammal life cycle, and how mammals have adapted to varied habitats around the world. With vivid photos and engaging facts, this book helps readers explore the incredible variety of mammals and the important roles they play in nature.