animal locomotion

Showcases twelve species of animal babies from around the globe, each moving in different ways.

Learn about how different animals move.

Looks at several land-bound animals that can swim.

Simple text and photographs look at different animals that climb.

"Describes nineteen of the fastest animals on the planet, including the cheetah, the sailfish, the peregrine falcon, and the Panamanian termite"--OCLC.

Simple text and "scanimation" illustrations, which make figures appear to be moving, describe the motions of various animals, such as a horse, a cat, a bird, and a butterfly.

"Introduces the speed of a cheetah to readers through simple text, photograph, and measurement comparisons. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, index, sources for further research, and a Check It Out! section that supplements the main text with additional ... comparisons and facts about the topic"--Provided by publisher.

"Can you smell with your feet? Do you dig your claws into a river's muddy bank to climb up and bask in the sun? Animals' legs are different from humans' in so many ways! Find out why strong talons suit a raptor, or webbing is perfect for water dwellers [and] ... explore the ways insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals move and explore their world."--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs describe how different animals move.

Pronghorn, kangaroos, rhinos, and ostriches all have something in common: speed. They're not only fast, but they're fast enough to outrun their predators. This crucial adaptation has enabled them to survive in their various habitats amongst ferocious animals that seek to consume them. Readers will love reading about the swift beasts in this book and how they thwart their enemies. Key science concepts, such as adaptations and habitats, are interwoven into the text. Action photographs in the wild, a graphic organizer, and fact boxes are highlights of this engagingly designed volume.