Why Do Snails and Other Animals Have Shells?

by Holly Beaumont

Overview

Find out all about shells and how they help snails to stay safe and survive. Discover how shells are different on different animals and the different jobs they do.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484625415
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Animal Body Coverings
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	510L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

Table of Contents

Which animals have shells? — What is a shell? — What are shells for? — How do shells protect snails in winter? — How else do shells help animals? — Are snails born with shells? — How do other shells change? — How do animals carry their shells? — How do animals take care of their shells?

Interviews

Beautiful photographs showing a range of animals. Quiz to consolidate learning.