Scales (Learn About: Animal Coverings)

"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.Which animals have scales? Fish! Did you know that some birds, reptiles, and mammals can also have scales? Discover all the incredible ways scales help animals survive. With amazing photos and lively text, this book explains how scales help animals stay warm or cool, move, protect themselves, and more! Get ready to learn all about scales!"--

About the author

Eric Geron was born and raised in Summit, New Jersey, and earned a creative writing degree from the University of Miami. He lives in Los Angeles, California. You can find him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @EricGeron.

Product details

• Authors: Eric Geron
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.10.2023
• EAN: 9781338898064
• ISBN: 978-1-338-89806-4
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 176 mm x 212 mm x 4 mm
• Weight: 91 g
• Series: Learn About
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment