Synopses & Reviews
The books in the Animals in Order series help young readers make sense of the animal kingdom. Each book describes how scientists classify living things and then explains how the order (group of animals) featured in the book fits into the larger picture. Most books include instructions for observing animals in their environment and a section about conservation.
What exactly does a mole have in common with a hedgehog? Or a shrew for that matter? They are all mammals known as insectivores. This book discusses 14 different species of insectivores, from the well-known to the obscure and includes techniques on observing these unique animals.
Synopsis
Each book describes how scientists classify living things and then explains -- in clear, simple language -- how the group of animals featured in the book fits into the larger picture.