What makes an insect an insect or a mammal a mammal? Within each class of animals there is astonishing variety, yet all the members share some characteristics unique to that class. The ungainly ostrich, the tiny hummingbird, the soaring eagle, and the flightless penguin -- all are very different, yet all share characteristics that define them as birds. Fish come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, too, from the great white shark to the tiny seahorse. What do they have in common, and what makes them distinct from animals ...
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What makes an insect an insect or a mammal a mammal? Within each class of animals there is astonishing variety, yet all the members share some characteristics unique to that class. The ungainly ostrich, the tiny hummingbird, the soaring eagle, and the flightless penguin -- all are very different, yet all share characteristics that define them as birds. Fish come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, too, from the great white shark to the tiny seahorse. What do they have in common, and what makes them distinct from animals of other classes?This series solve the puzzles neatly, with an appealing combination of easy-to-read text, beautifully detailed illustrations, and striking, full-color photographs.
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