Publisher's Synopsis
From pets to pests, animals are often around us. Unless a dog or cat is particularly friendly, it's rare for young children to see animals close up. This set brings the distinctive features of many familiar animals closer to readers with full-color photographs and simple text perfect for the curious emerging reader. Including interesting facts like how many toes birds have and what cats' whiskers are used for, the main content complements life science learning and encourages questions about adaptations in animals.