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K-3
As a family observes different animals, the kids wonder if each one is a mammal. A conversational question-and-answer text, illustrated with clear ink and watercolor pictures, eliminates animal characteristics (e.g., animals without bones) one by one from mammal classification. This is a straightforward introduction even the youngest learners can understand. Back matter includes additional facts and a chart showing how different kinds of life are classified. Reading list.