First Children Encyclopedia

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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