Animal Look-Alikes

Both turtles and tortoises have shells and move pretty slowly. So what makes them different? Where to terrapins fit in? There's much more going on with these amazing creatures than just carapaces and plastrons. From their family ties and foot size to their habitats, these animals look, live, and even eat differently. Some of these awesome animals can live for centuries. Readers will discover which of these reptiles can survive hundreds of years longer than humans, along with a host of other fun facts. Vivid photographs of turtles and tortoises in their natural habitat add further fascination for readers ready to tackle the differences between these two reptiles.

Frogs and toads are some of the most confusing amphibians to classify. From poisonous skin and bulging eyes to their amazing life cycles, readers learn these creatures are as interesting to study as they're difficult to categorize.

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn't care exactly what that animal was. From a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart. Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal's habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.

Dolphins and porpoises look very similar, but while these mammals share some features they aren't even in the same family. From tooth and jaw shape to the way they chat with one another, these amazing ocean animals are unique in many ways. It may be tough to tell them apart when catching a glimpse of a fin or nose in the water, but this book offers a closer look, transforming readers into dolphin and porpoise experts in no time.

What's the difference between a seal and a sea lion? These "second cousins" of the sea look similar, but there are many ways to tell them apart. From ear shape to the noises they make to communicate, seals and sea lions are amazing creatures with shared features and many truly unique attributes. They both share an ocean habitat, but when readers take a closer look, it's easy to discover how they each fight off predators, mate, and raise their young in different ways.

Jungle cats can be tough to tell apart, but often it's the spots that give an animal away. With leopards and jaguars, knowing where the animal lives can be a big hint as to which cat is stalking its prey. Telling the two animals apart is easy once we take a closer look. Jaguars are heavier than leopards and their features are unique when you take a good look at their heads. Amazing full-color photographs ensure readers don't have to tell these magnificent animals apart!