Books in Classifying Living Things series

What makes a reptile a reptile? How is a crocodile different from an alligator? Why do iguanas bask in the sun? Classifying Living Things investigates how and why we group animals. Each book focuses on a particular class of living things, looking at the key characteristics that set its members apart from those of other classes. Discover how classes of living things have evolved, and how species have adapted to suit their environments. Find out why certain animals may show some characteristics of a particular class, but actually belong to another. Classifying Reptiles looks at the amazing class of scaly, cold-blooded creatures. Find out how reptiles are grouped into orders and how each one is different from the rest. From turtles to taipans, from giant crocodiles to tiny geckos, discover what makes reptiles so special.

This text addresses the classification of birds in nature. It is part of a series explaining the concept and need for classification and exploring the key features and characteristics of each classification group. The titles explain how living things within a classification group can be linked by key aspects, such as behaviour, life cycle, appearance and structure. Each volume starts with an introduction to classification -how classification helps us to group animals (and plants), the systems, such as kingdoms, and the use of scientific and common names. The volumes then progress into exploring the specifics of a particular class and provide examples from significant orders. The series will also look at examples which may appear to be, for example birds, but are not really.

What makes a flowering plant a flowering plant? How is a complete flower different from an incomplete flower? What is pollination? ‘Classifying Flowering Plants’ looks at the amazing class of beautiful plants. Find out how plants are grouped into orders and how each one is different from the rest. From bananas to bromeliads and oaks to magnolias, discover what makes flowering plants so special. Classifying Living Things investigates how and why we group animals. Each book focuses on a particular class of living things, looking at the key characteristics that set its members apart from those of other classes. Discover how classes of living things have evolved, and how species have adapted to suit their environments. Find out why certain plants may show some characteristics of a particular class but actually belong to another.

What makes a fish a fish? How is a herring different from a shark? What is an Atlantic football fish? Classifying Living Things investigates how and why we group animals. Each book focuses on a particular class of living things, looking at the key characteristics that set its members apart from those of other classes. Discover how classes of living things have evolved, and how species have adapted to suit their environments. Find out why certain animals may show some characteristics of a particular class, but actually belong to another. 'Classifying Fish' looks at the amazing class of scaly swimmers. Find out how fish are grouped into orders and how each one is different from the rest. From salmon to skates, from giant whale sharks to tiny gobies, discover what makes fish so special.

Contents include: What are flowering plants?; What do flowering plants look like?; Flowering plant classes; Magnolias and their relatives; Oaks and their relatives; Meat-eating plants and their relatives; Roses and their relatives; Peas in a pod; Palms and their relatives; Grasses, sedges, and their relatives; Bromeliads and bananas; Lilies, orchids, and their relatives; Recognizing flowering plants.

What makes an insect an insect? How is a ladybug different from a butterfly? What is metamorphosis? Classifying Living Things investigates how and why we group animals. Each book focuses on a particular class of living things, looking at the key characteristics that set its members apart from those of other classes. Discover how classes of living things have evolved, and how species have adapted to suit their environments. Find out why certain animals may show some characteristics of a particular class, but actually belong to another. Classifying Insects looks at the amazing class of six-legged fliers. Find out how insects are grouped into orders and how each one is different from the rest. From bedbugs to butterflies, from cockroaches to caddis flies, discover what makes insects so special.

What makes a bird a bird? How is a swallow different from a flamingo? What is the smallest bird? Classifying Living Things investigates how and why we group animals. Each book focuses on a particular class of living things, looking at the key characteristics that set its members apart from those of other classes. Discover how classes of living things have evolved, and how species have adapted to suit their environments. Find out why certain animals may show some characteristics of a particular class, but actually belong to another. ‘Classifying Birds’ looks at the amazing class of flying, feathered animals. Find out how birds are grouped into orders and how each one is different from the rest. From water birds to perching birds, from giant ostriches to tiny hummingbirds, discover what makes birds so special.

This text addresses the classification of amphibians in nature. It is part of a series explaining the concept and need for classification and exploring the key features and characteristics of each classification group. The titles explain how living things within a classification group can be linked by key aspects, such as behaviour, life cycle, appearance and structure. Each volume starts with an introduction to classification -how classification helps us to group animals (and plants), the systems, such as kingdoms, and the use of scientific and common names. The volumes then progress into exploring the specifics of a particular class and provide examples from significant orders. The series will also look at examples which may appear to be, for example birds, but are not really.

What makes an amphibian an amphibian? How is a frog different from a toad? What is a mudpuppy? Classifying Living Things investigates how and why we group animals. Each book focuses on a particular class of living things, looking at the key characteristics that set its members apart from those of other classes. Discover how classes of living things have evolved, and how species have adapted to suit their environments. Find out why certain animals may show some characteristics of a particular class, but actually belong to another. Classifying Amphibians looks at the amazing animals that lead a double life. Find out how amphibians are grouped into orders and how each one is different from the rest. From hellbenders to tree frogs, from giant goliath frogs to tiny tadpoles, discover what makes amphibians so special.

What makes a fish a fish? How is a herring different from a shark? What is an Atlantic football fish? Classifying Living Things investigates how and why we group animals. Each book focuses on a particular class of living things, looking at the key characteristics that set its members apart from those of other classes. Discover how classes of living things have evolved, and how species have adapted to suit their environments. Find out why certain animals may show some characteristics of a particular class, but actually belong to another. ‘Classifying Fish’ looks at the amazing class of scaly swimmers. Find out how fish are grouped into orders and how each one is different from the rest. From salmon to skates, from giant whale sharks to tiny gobies, discover what makes fish so special.