Animals Close Up

Whether a dog has ears that point up or droop down, they are some of the most popular pets around! What other body features do dogs share? They all have a coat, four legs, and much more that readers learn about in this book! Written especially for emergent readers at a low ATOS level, the main text covers the similarities between different kinds of dogs while also celebrating their different looks. Full-color photographs directly correlate with the text to aid in understanding. It's time to see dogs close up!

Birds have some toes that face forward-and some that face backward! Interesting tidbits like this fascinate young animal lovers, especially when these facts are about animals that can only be seen from a distance! In this book, bird bodies are introduced to emerging readers from beak to wingtip. Low ATOS text is paired with full-color, close-up photographs, engaging readers with achievable text as well as allowing them to see parts of birds that aren't normally able to be observed in the wild.

There are thousands of kinds of fish. From bass and yellowtail in the Great Lakes to the many sharks of Earth's oceans, they all seem like very different animals. But, all fish live in water, breathe with gills, and have fins to help them swim! In this book, emergent readers find low ATOS text describing what makes a fish, a fish. Full-color photographs show body features close up that readers might not ever see otherwise. Close text and photograph correlation aid in comprehension.

Hamsters are a small, cute animal that many people keep as a pet. They have a silky fur, short legs, and a chubby body that's adorable! What body traits do hamsters share that distinguish them from other rodents? That's exactly what readers learn in this book especially for emerging readers. Low ATOS text is paired with closely correlated, full-color photographs of hamster body parts so readers can see their wide feet and tiny eyes for themselves. Let's see hamsters close up!

From whiskers to tail, cats are beloved family pets! What body features make them special? In this book, readers find out about cats' bendable bodies, moveable ears, and great nighttime eyesight! These fun facts engage young animal lovers with their favorite feline friends. Low ATOS text correlated with full-color photographs of cats' cool features close up to aid in emerging readers' comprehension. A table of contents, words to know section, and index introduce common nonfiction text elements.