Discusses and explains the traits and characteristics of the group of animals known as insects.

Explores through illustrations and descriptive, rhyming text the feathers, fur, skin and hair of different animals and what they reveal about the science behind each animal's physique.

It's Crazy Hair Day at Sally and Nick's school, and the kids can't pick a style to wear. Curly or straight? Long or short? It's too hard to choose--until the Cat in the Hat arrives with his Wig-o-lator--a machine that allows the kids to "try on" the hairstyles of a yak, a fur seal, and a porcupine--with comical (and educational) results! Learn that hair is not just for show--it keeps yaks warm and seals dry, and porcupines from becoming a meal!

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

Photographs and simple text written ask children to identify the backs of various animals.

Compares and contrasts different animal body coverings and how they contribute to its survival.

Explains how scales are different on different fish and how they change as fish grow up.

Provides an introduction to concepts of smooth and rough, comparing some animals that are rough with some animals that are smooth.

An introduction to the various kinds of skin and skin coverings that animals have.