body covering (anatomy)

"Let's learn all about the different types of animal coverings!Animals have different body coverings for different reasons. Some animals use their coverings to keep warm or stay cool, others use them for protection, and can either stand out or blend in. Some animals even use their coverings to move! This vibrant new set of LEARN ABOUT books gives readers a close-up look at five different animal coverings, from fur and feathers to skin, scales, and shells. Each book is packed with photographs and fun facts that explore how each covering suits the habitat, diet, survival, and life cycle of various animals in the natural world.Frogs, salamanders, and humans are covered in skin. Actually, did you know that every animal with a backbone has some type of skin covering its body? Discover all the incredible ways that skin helps animals survive. With amazing photos and lively text, this book explains how skin helps animals stay dry, keep warm, protect themselves, breathe, and more! Get ready to learn all about skin!"--.

Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the different looks and uses of animals' noses to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

"Introduces the earliest readers to unique animal shell textures and patterns while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces the earliest readers to unique, colorful fish and reptile scales while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at what it would be like if kids had various types of animal skin coverings.

Looks at what it would be like if kids had various types of animal skin coverings.

Simple text and photographs explain how striped skin can be helpful to various animals.

Simple text and photographs explain how striped skin can be helpful to various animals.

Beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the many ways people look different from one another.

Young readers are challenged to look at the photographs and read the clues to identify various animals by their backs. Presented in English and Spanish.