Bibliograph

Why do mammals have fur?, and other questions about evolution and classification, Pat Jacobs

Type

Label

Why do mammals have fur?, and other questions about evolution and classification, Pat Jacobs

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8 to 12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 3 to 7

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Why do mammals have fur?

Oclc number

972091803

Responsibility statement

Pat Jacobs

Series statement

Wildlife wonders

Sub title

and other questions about evolution and classification

Summary

"What is a mammal? What did the first mammals look like? How do mammals survive in their environments? This book is sure to answer many readers questions about the evolution of mammals and how they can be classified. Readers will learn important life science concepts from life cycles to migration. The book discusses mammal adaptations, such as polar bears keeping warm and fennec foxes keeping cool"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

What is a mammal? -- Classification of mammals -- Birth and growth -- All shapes and sizes -- Adapting to extremes -- Changing the landscape -- Hair and skin -- Different diets -- Mammals on the move -- Animal intelligence -- Social behavior -- Exchanging information -- Continuing evolution -- Amazing mammals

Target audience

primary

Classification