Animals from Head to Tail

Fish are at home in the water, but that doesn't mean we can't get up close and personal with these colorful creatures. From the goldfish we keep as pets to the big fish that live in our oceans, there is plenty of variety to be found among the fins and gills these animals all have. This book for beginning readers explores the watery world of fish both big and small, using accessible language and vivid photographs to show that although fish all share similar features, they are all distinct in amazing ways.

Cats are popular pets all around the world, and no two breeds are exactly the same. Through accessible text accompanied by colorful photographs, this book introduces beginning readers to a cat's basic body parts, and also explores the many differences between these feline friends that make each kind unique. From long-haired to short-haired and everything in between, young readers will delight in learning about all the amazing attributes of these beloved family pets!

Hamsters are small creatures with lots of variety among their different species. These adorable rodents may be known for nibbling on food or running around a tiny wheel, but there's much more going on in their little worlds. From golden hamsters living in the wild in Turkey to the hamsters at the pet store, these amazing creatures have lots of variety in color, size, and shape. Through accessible language accompanied by vibrant photographs, this book explores those nuances and shows beginning readers how hamsters use their remarkable body parts both in captivity and in the wild.

A dog may be man's best friend, but how much do we know about these loyal animals? There are so many different breeds with different attributes-from a boxer's distinct colors to a bulldog's unique nose. This book introduces beginning readers to the world of dogs, using accessible language and adorable photographs to give a close-up look at one of the most popular pets on the planet. Young readers will learn that although dogs all share common features, each kind has its own special charm!

Few can resist petting a rabbit's fur because few creatures in nature are as soft and loveable as this little nose-twitching cutie. As delighted readers will find out, there are many things about rabbits that make them unique in the animal world. Low-ATOS text and colorful photographs reveal awesome adaptations and interesting behaviors.

People have long valued horses to ride, to pull things, and to enjoy as companions. Through carefully crafted, low-ATOS text, horse enthusiasts will love reading about horses' adaptations and behaviors as well as acquiring new vocabulary. They'll especially enjoy the up-close photographs of different beautiful breeds in action.

Cows are so common that we rarely stop to think of how fascinating these animals are. After all, we wouldn't have milk, cheese, or butter without them. Through carefully crafted low-ATOS text and vivid photographs, beginning readers will discover much about these awesome creatures' adaptations and their importance to people around the world.

With its cute curly tail and unique sniffing snout, the pig is a favorite farm animal. Your readers will learn about a pig's special body parts and its behaviors through low-ATOS text. Cheerful images of these lively and adorable creatures reflect important concepts and further engage young readers. A picture dictionary and index allows readers to exercise foundational reading skills.

Imagine if we could take home our favorite zoo animals. That would be truly wild if that animal were an alligator! While it's best to leave alligators just where they are, this entertaining volume details interesting facts about these amazing creatures, including information about their adaptations and habitats. Beautiful action photographs accompany and support the enlightening and engaging low-ATOS text.

Who doesn't wish they could waddle up to an adorable penguin and give it a cuddle? This endearing book gives readers the up-close experience they want! Through understandable, low-ATOS text, they'll learn how penguins' special body parts help them survive in the wild, even in the coldest conditions. Though penguin lovers can't adopt these flightless birds as their own, they'll love studying the lively photographs of the charming creatures in action.

Birds are truly remarkable creatures. Though they all have the same basic body parts, there is so much variety between each type of bird. For instance, the feet of a duck are much different than the feet of a robin, and birds' feathers come in every color of the rainbow! Through accessible language and vibrant photographs, this book introduces beginning readers to some of the similarities and differences of our feathered friends, showing them that although birds share many standard features, each kind is also wonderfully unique!

Some turtles make great pets, but others do not. So how can people tell the difference? Through accessible text paired with colorful photographs, this book allows beginning readers to explore the world of turtles, taking a close look at the physical attributes that make these slow-moving creatures unique. From their hard shells-called carapaces-to their different kinds of feet, turtles are as varied in physical makeup as they are in temperament. Young readers will learn that while a box turtle is a pet-friendly choice, they'll want to stay far away from the sharp bite of an alligator snapping turtle!