First Children Encyclopedia

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

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Birds


All birds have wings,


and most (but not all)


can fly. They have


feathers and a beak.


Baby birds hatch


from eggs.


Fish


Fish need to live


in water. They


breathe through


gills, and most


are covered in


scales. Fish use


their fins to move


through water.


Insects
There are more types of insect
on Earth than any other
animal. Insects can live almost
anywhere. They have six legs
and bodies with three sections.

Spineless creatures


Animals without


backbones are called


invertebrates. There


are several types of


invertebrates.


Butterfly

Ladybird

Parrot

Frog

Amphibians


Amphibians live both


in water and on land.


They usually have


slimy skin. Baby


amphibians hatch


from jelly-like eggs.


Snails and slugs are part
of an invertebrate group
called gastropods.

Worms have long,
soft bodies and no legs.
They like damp areas.

Jellyfish, starfish, and
sponges are invertebrates
that live in water.

Insects, spiders, and
crustaceans are part of
the largest animal group.

Octopus and squid live
in the sea. They have
eight arms.

The bat.


Types of animals


Ostriches can run fast
but can’t fly.

Salamander
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