02640cam a2200433 i 4500 1341212550 TxAuBib 20240625120000.0 230110s2023||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2023000181 9781338898088 library binding 1338898086 library binding 9781338898095 paperback 1338898094 paperback (OCoLC)1358403855 TxAuBib rda Geron, Eric, author. Shells / by Eric Geron. First edition. New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., [2023] 32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Learn about: animal coverings Includes index. Introduction: Special shells -- Shell pals -- Saved by the shell -- Hide-and-go-shell -- Shell shedding -- What else can shells do? -- Conclusion: Shells matter. "Let's learn all about the different types of animal coverings! Animals have different body coverings for different reasons. Some animals use their coverings to keep warm or stay cool, others use them for protection, and can either stand out or blend in. Some animals even use their coverings to move! This vibrant new set of LEARN ABOUT books gives readers a close-up look at five different animal coverings, from fur and feathers to skin, scales, and shells. Each book is packed with photographs and fun facts that explore how each covering suits the habitat, diet, survival, and life cycle of various animals in the natural world.Armadillos, snails, and turtles are just some of the animals that have shells. Do you know why these animals need shells to survive? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explains how shells help animals move, protect themselves, hide, and more! Get ready to learn all about shells!"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 5-7 Scholastic Inc. Grades K-1 Scholastic Inc. 20240625. Shells Juvenile literature. Body covering (Anatomy) Juvenile literature. Animal defenses Juvenile literature. Animals Adaptation Juvenile literature. Learn about: animal coverings. TXKIP