Explores through illustrations and descriptive, rhyming text the feathers, fur, skin and hair of different animals and what they reveal about the science behind each animal's physique.

From camel humps and bumpy toads to striped zebras and spotted ladybugs, readers will be introduced to five animals-all by way of their backs. Kids will close the book with a whole new way of looking at animals.

Describes such animals as snails, turtles, and crabs, which live in shells and use these coverings as protection.

"Fur, feathers and scales are all animal coverings or skins. Animals use their skin to stay warm and dry, protect themselves or hide or even to warn other animals to stay away. Following Animal Noses, Animal Tails, Animal Eyes, Animal Mouths (NSTA/CBC Outstanding Trade Science Award), and Animal Legs, Mary Holland continues her photographic Animal Anatomy and Adaptations series by the many different ways that animals use and rely on their skin covering...

"Bill Nye talks about our skin, what it does for us, how we use it and how we should take care of it. Compares human skin with other animal skins and emphasizes our skin as a sensory communication device." --

"Compares different animal coverings such as shells, feathers, fur, and scales. Includes comprehension activity"--Provided by publisher.

Discover a wide variety of scaly animals from the soft-scaled butterfly to the tough-scaled crocodile.

"Provides comprehensive information on the role skin plays in the body science of humans and animals"--Provided by the publisher.

Describes the unique physical features of the animal.

Describes the behavior, anatomy, and inner workings of various shelled animals, including the oyster, turtle, and crab.