Examines the many different ways animals use and rely on their skin covering adaptations to survive in their habitats.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce beginning readers to the structure and function of your skin. Includes picture glossary and index."--

Slimy Animals showcases the oozing, mucus-producing animals. This title shows examples of slugs, eels, frogs, octopuses, and more. It also discusses what they feel like to touch, how some animals use slime for travel, and how others use it for defense. With easy text and colorful images showing a variety of animals, young readers will gain a better understanding of our gooey friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Simple text discusses how to keep your skin young and healthy by protecting it from the sun, keeping it clean, and keeping cuts and scrapes from becoming infected.

Cells are the smallest units capable of sustaining life, and they make up virtually every aspect of the human body. From the strands of hair at the top of the head to the nails on fingers and toes, every structure of the human body is composed of cells. Groups of cells form tissues and organs, which allow the body to function as an organized system. Skin, the body's largest organ, forms a waterproof barrier that provides protection against invading...

Simple text and photographs introduce readers to the skin of the human body, explaining its function and ways to keep it healthy.

Learn about your skin and how to take care of it.

"Step-by-step instructions and images guide young crafters to create their own fake skin"--

Introduces young readers to the ways in which an animal's skin helps to protect it against harsh weather or predators.