Animal Look Alikes

Explains the differences between such animal look-alikes as cheetahs and leopards, frogs and toads, crocodiles and alligators, seals and sea lions, and rabbits and hares.

What are the differences between an alligator and a crocodile? a butterfly and a moth? a frog and a toad? Curious kids will enjoy discovering the differences between animals we frequently confuse. Ten animal pairs are compared through clear, colorful illustrations, showing the animals vividly in their natural environments, placed side by side for easy comparison. Other animals studied include cheetahs and leopards, donkeys and mules, dolphins and porpoises, crows and ravens, bees and wasps, tortoises and turtles, and rabbits and hares. What’s the Difference? was developed in conjunction with the Canadian Museum of Nature and includes a glossary of terms for easy reference.

This 691-word book compares animals that may look similar at first but are actually quite different! Young readers will discover the differences between alligators and crocodiles, butterflies and moths, frogs and toads, and seals and sea lions. This title includes recommended reading to discover more about these animals, a glossary of terms, an index, and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 2 Subject: Life Science Genre: Informational Text Comprehension Skill/Strategy: Understand Context Clues Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 20 Guided Reading Level: K Lexile Level: 19 DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.

A huge bird with a long neck and big eyes looks up from eating. Then it runs away on its strong legs.Did you just see an ostrich? Or was it an emu? These animals look very similar, but they are different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart. Learn the fascinating differences between similar animals in the Animal Look-Alikesseries-part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!

Lots of animals are easy to spot, but sometimes it can get a bit tricky. Readers will take a close look at similar-looking creatures and learn what makes each unique. Readers will dive into the sea and explore the differences between dolphins and porpoises as well as seals and sea lions. Theyll also explore the depths of the jungle and learn how to tell a jaguar and leopard apart with the help of vibrant photographs that show every detail of these amazing animals.

Looks at the ways that alligators and crocodiles are different, as well as how they are similar, looking at their physical features, behavior, and where they live.

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn’t care exactly what that animal was. From a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart. Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal’s habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.