body covering (anatomy)

Explores how the outside coverings of animals protect them from enemies, the elements, germs, and drying out.

Presents an introduction to creatures with scales, in simple text with illustrations, providing descriptions of what they are made of, and how they function in different environments, and what critters have them, including snakes, crocodiles, turtles, and more.

Discusses how animals use armor to protect themselves from predators or to catch prey.

Describes how animals are protected by their skin, scales, feathers, and fur.

Provides an introduction to creatures that have scales, including some mammals.

To keep warm while searching for her spots blown away by the North Wind, Gilda the giraffe tries on the coats of several of her animal friends but still longs for her pretty, funny spots.

Describes the behavior, anatomy, and inner workings of various shelled animals, including the oyster, turtle, and crab.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes animals and sea creatures that are smooth and those that are rough.