A First look at series
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Books in this Series
1st Look at Dinosaurs
Introduces the groups into which scientists divide the more than 1000 kinds of dinosaurs, such as lizard-hipped, bird-hipped, plated, and armored.
A first look at poisonous snakes
Describes the physical characteristics and habitat of several different poisonous snakes and their benefits to man.
A first look at whales
An introduction in simple text and illustrations to the physical characteristics and habits of the various species of whales.
A first look at bird nests
An introduction to the many places birds make their nests, such as chimneys, cliffs, bushes, traffic lights, and window ledges, and the unusual things that might be built into the nests.
A first look at monkeys and apes
Introduces the characteristics of apes and New World and Old World monkeys.
A first look at bats
Describes the distinctive characteristics of bats and views several different species.
A first look at animals with horns
Introduces the horned animals, such as buffalo, sheep, cow, goat, and antelope.
A First Look at Leaves
Text and drawings explore the characteristics of various leaves.
A first look at snakes, lizards, and other reptiles
Easy-to-read description of the reptile family which includes snakes, lizards, alligators, and crocodiles.
A first look at cats
A brief introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various members of the cat family.
A first look at ducks, geese, and swans
Examines the differences and similarities of ducks, geese, and swans.
A first look at rocks
Describes the distinguishing characteristics of various kinds of rocks.
A first look at sharks
Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of sharks.
A first look at seals, sea lions, and walruses
Compares and constrasts the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of seals, sea lions, and walruses.
A first look at owls, eagles, and other hunters of the sky
Explains what a bird of prey is and describes some of the different kinds, through text and drawings.
A first look at caterpillars
Briefly describes the life cycle and habitat of the caterpillar.
A first look at spiders
Explains how spiders differ from other creatures and from each other.
A first look at animals that eat other animals
A beginner's guide to distinguishing between different carnivorous animals.
A first look at seashells
An introduction to seashells, explaining how they are classified and describing the differences that distinguish one kind of seashell from another.
A first look at horses
Lists various kinds of horses and explains how to tell them apart.
A first look at dogs
A brief introduction to the various members of the dog family, including the wolf, the fox, and the domesticated breeds.
A first look at frogs, toads, and salamanders
Text and illustrations examine the characteristics of various amphibians pointing out their similarities and differences.
A first look at animals without backbones
An introduction to the characteristics of the major groups of invertebrates.
A first look at animals with backbones
An introduction to the characteristics of the major groups of vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
A first look at birds
Explains the basic things to look for when learning to observe and identify various kinds of birds.
A first look at insects
Text and illustrations examine the characteristics of various insects pointing out their similarities and differences.