Books in Wild About Animals series

We think of all fish as water-dwelling, but some fish are capable of traveling by land as well. Then there are some traits that all fish do havesuch as gills and scales. This incisive volume offers kids a great introduction to the many species of fish that inhabit our oceans, seas, bays, rivers, stream, lakes, ponds, and other bodies of water. Young readers will even learn about the difference between ocean water and fresh water. The gorgeous photographs of fish of many species will charm readers.

From enormous elephants to friendly dolphins, many of the most beloved animals are mammals. Young readers will learn that hair and drinking their mothers’ milk as babies are the distinguishing characteristics of mammals. They will discover all sorts of interesting facts about fascinating mammals, such as koalas, blue whales, and orangutans. Kids will even learn where they fit in the animal kingdom.

The vast majority of Earths animal species are insects, and scientists have already identified 900,000 individual species. Incredible photographs of insects, both beautiful and strange, will assist readers in learning what antennae are and how insects use them. Readers learn about interesting species such as beautiful luna moths and industrious ants. Readers will even come away knowing the number of legs each insect has.

Whether they love them or loathe them, kids tend to have a visceral reaction to snakes, lizards, alligators, and other members of the reptile family. This easy-to-read book explains the traits that all reptiles share, such as breathing air and having scales. It also offers fun facts about species of particular interest, including the massive saltwater crocodile and the desert-dwelling Gila monster.