Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to giant clams. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.

How does a slug use its slime to travel from place to place and keep safe from hungry predators? And where exactly does slug slime come from? Learn the answers to these questions and more -- and prepare to get slimed!

"In the air, on the ground, and in the water, incredible tiny creatures are all around us! They may be small, but they live remarkable lives. The Book of Tiny Creatures introduces young learners to spiders, butterflies, worms, snails, and even the world's heaviest insect, the Little Barrier Island giant weta. This fun-filled book teaches children fascinating facts through interactive quizzes, detailed seek-and-find scenes, and hands-on activities,...

"Readers interested in expanding their knowledge of the animal world are introduced to the different types of mollusks in this accessible and engaging text that complements science curriculum topics. Basic facts about these fascinating sea creatures, which include snails, clams, mussels, squid, and octopi are explored as readers learn about their nutrition needs, reproductive stages, and their life cycles. Creative design elements give readers a better...