vertebrates

This book introduces young readers to various animals, fish, and reptiles that have skeletons.

Examines the similarities and differences between the five classes of vertebrates, or animals with backbones: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

A catalog of approximately two thousand animals within the vertebrate group, providing illustrations and information about the appearance, range, habitat, size, and behavior of selected mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes.

A close look at past and present vertebrates, including fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.

Investigates backboned animals during approximately 500 million years of evolution.

An introduction to the characteristics of the major groups of vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Full-color photographs and simple text introduce young readers to various animals, fish, and reptiles that have skeletons.

Compares the similarities and differences of the skeletons of a variety of vertebrates.

Text and accompanying photographs examine fish, reptiles, mammals, and other animals with backbones, noting both their similarities and their differences.

Answers fifty questions about a variety of vertebrates, such as "Do bats really suck blood?" and "Can toads give you warts?".