Teeth

by Diane Swanson

Published 31 December 2000
Imagine eating, talking and smiling without your teeth. Life wouldn't be easy. Some animals, such as birds and turtles, don't need teeth, but many others use them to get food and protect themselves. This book helps us the amazing ways animals use their teeth.

Noses

by Diane Swanson

Published 30 June 2000
Want to know who's nosy? Lots of animals are. They have noses for talking, noses for poking around - even noses for doing tricks. Of course they also use their noses to breath and smell. A shark, which breaths through its gills so its nose can work full-time as a sniffer, can smell a few drops of blood equal to three city blocks. There are so many ways animals use their noses, and the reader will discover some of the most interesting ones right in this book

Tails

by Diane Swanson

Published 30 June 2000
Did you know that a sailfish's tail helps it zoom through water faster than most cars on a highway? Or that cows and horses swish their tails to flick away pesky bugs? Tails can really be terrific--animals use them to swim, fly, attract a mate, and even communicate! In this tale of tails, five to seven year olds will find out how creatures ranging from salmon to turkeys depend on their tales for survival, and how we humans once had them too. Every kid will love the full-color photos of animals in all sizes and shapes. The author lives in Victoria, British Columbia. 32 pages (all in color), 8 x 10. NEW IN PAPERBACK

Feet

by Diane Swanson

Published 31 December 2000
Feet are neat. Some are built for special jobs such as climbing, jumping, swimming or racing. Other, including ours, have many different uses. Many animals have broad webbed feet that help them move easily through water. A dog's paws and claws are great for running, digging and scratching itch they can reach. There are so many ways animals use their feet. In this book you'll discover some of the most interesting.