Mystifying mammals.
(Children's Book)

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Did you ever want to know what it s like to live like an animal? Well, scientifically speaking, you are an animal, and you belong to the group mammals. Mammals are unlike all other animal groups in some very special ways, and this book will show you how. Travel from the African savannah to the Arctic Circle to find truly unique animals that live amazing lives. What traits do you share with a 165-ton (150,000-kg) whale? How does your childhood stack up to a fox cub s? You ll meet babies with moustaches and cats that can run 70 miles an hour (95 km/h)! Find out which three mammals actually lay eggs, and which kinds of mammals stay together forever. There are many surprises in the world of mammals, but one thing that might not surprise you is that many are in danger. See what you can do to help. Each title in this series contains color photos, charts showing salaries for career areas, tips on key educational steps toward the career, and back matter including: an index, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a series glossary. Mason Crests editorial team has placed Key Icons to Look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the readers comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter contains terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the readers knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.

Ages 9+.

Grades 4 to 6.